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6pm-2am;
Odéon)
Plastered with posters, cellar pub 'Le Dix' is a student favourite, not least for its cheap san-
gria. An eclectic selection emerges from the jukebox - everything from jazz and the Doors
to traditional French
chansons
(à la Édith Piaf). It's the ideal spot for plotting the next re-
volution or conquering a lonely heart.
CLUB
JANE CLUB
10.30pm-6am Fri & Sat, 3.30pm-2am
Sun; ; Odéon)
Formerly Le Wagg and kitted out with a kickin' new sound system, Jane Club is a temple to
golden '80s, golden '90s and timeless rock and roll. You can also catch live concerts here
(Pete Doherty, for example). Salsa takes place every Sunday. Hours can vary.
Les Invalides
CAFE
COUTUME
8am-7pm Mon-Fri, from
10am Sat & Sun; ; St-François Xavier or Vaneau)
If you've noticed the coffee in Paris getting better lately, it's thanks in no small part to Cou-
tume, artisan roaster of premium beans for scores of establishments around town. Its flag-
ship cafe - a bright, light-filled, post-industrial space - is ground zero for innovative prepar-
ation methods including cold extraction and siphon brews. Fabulous organic fare and
pastries too.
CAFE
NATUR'ELLE CAFÉ
9am-6.30pm Mon-Sat, to 2pm Sun;
École
Militaire)
Poppy-red chairs and tables propagate on the pavement out the front of this welcoming spot
serving coffee from Ethiopia, Peru, Colombia, Brazil and the Dominican Republic. In warm
weather, go for a frappé, iced tea or freshly squeezed juice, along with light dishes like sand-
wiches, salads, pastries and cakes.
JUICE BAR
ALAIN MILLIAT
