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Paris' first microbrewery was opened by a French restaurateur and French brewer over two
decades ago, and still brews four fabulous beers (blond, amber, bitter brown and citrusy
white) on the premises. Soak them up with thin-crusted
flammekueches
(Alsatian pizzas).
BAR, BISTRO
BISTRO DES AUGUSTINS
Plastered with old advertising posters from the
bouquiniste
(booksellers) stalls opposite, this
bistro and bar manages to remain authentic and down-to-earth despite its epicentral Seine-
side location. It's a cosy spot for a glass of red or a light meal like
gratin dauphinois
(potato
bake). A handful of pavement-set tables overlook the river.
CAFE
CAFÉ DE FLORE
7am-2am;
St-Germain des
Prés)
The red upholstered benches, mirrors and marble walls at this art-deco landmark haven't
changed much since the days when Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir essentially set
up office here, writing in its warmth during the Nazi occupation. It also hosts a monthly
English-language
philocafé
session.
BAR
LE PRÉ
Vivid indigo-coloured wicker chairs line the terrace of this hip drinking spot, while inside
the chrome-and-laminex bar resembles a 1950s Airstream trailer. The food (macaroni gratin
with foie gras) takes a walk on the wild side too.
COCKTAIL BAR
CUBANA CAFÉ
10am-3am Sun-Thu, to dawn Fri &
Sat; Vavin)
A post-work crowd sinks into leather armchairs beneath oil paintings of daily life in Cuba
for a huge range of Cuban cocktails made with Havana rum, DJs, salsa and regular free live
Cuban music (check the program online).
CAFE
CAFÉ LA PALETTE
8am-2am;
;
Mabil-
lon)
