Legend has it that Ernest Hemmingway himself liberated the Ritz on August 25th 1944. After having inspected the corridors spattered with bullet holes, he sat himself at the bar and downed 50 Martinis one after the other egged on by the German soldiers. To pay homage to this thirsty and prestigious man, the place gave his name to the smallest and warmest bar, which not so long ago was for ladies only. In order to access this discrete little place filled with comfortable club armchairs, you have... Read more

The first thing you notice when you enter this historical jazz club is a grand piano lit up in blue fluorescent lighting, the tone is set. The jazz-club is an annex to the Hotel Meridian at Porte Maillot and is as chic as you can get. The carpeted ceiling all the way to the stage and the portraits of famous jazz musicians create a calm and comfortable atmosphere. Every night at 8.30pm a rather classy wealthy clientele come and enjoy the diverse programme, ranging from big bands on Mondays to... Read more