High heels are a no no! From the outside, this street is a great example of the cosmopolitan Belleville area. At the bar there are people of all colors, religions and styles. You could easily encounter anyone from the local plumber to a television star, passing a young bohemian artist on your way, with everyone brightening up in front of the 80s neon lights. However, it’s the basement that really draws the crowd. The Zorba Zoo is a little cellar of about 20m2, and one of the best-kept... Read more

This bar has the most magnificent terrace on the top floor with a 360° view of Paris. Celebrities, politicians and Paris jet-setters all hang out here to preen or discuss serious issues over a club sandwich French singer-songer writer Serge Gainsbourg was a regular with his own suite at the hotel. The service of course irreproachable as this is one of the classiest Hotels in Paris. Read more

Four years ago, Pershing Hall was the talk of the town when in opened, with its futuristic décor designed by Andrée Ptmann and its huge wall of plants. Everyone who was anyone hung out here to exchange gossip about new trends. Today the new phenomenon has swept by and the trendy set have moved on to the next place to be, but a the bar is still worth a visit just for the décor. The drinks are on the pricy side with cocktails at an average of 15€. Read more