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Les Deux Magots unveils its bucolic terrace-garden, ideal for welcoming Spring

A true emblem of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Les Deux Magots is now inaugurating its terrace-garden where life is good. Zoom in on this meeting place where Parisians love to sit down and admire the peaceful view of the Saint-Germain Church… Renowned for its literary history, Les Deux Magots is an unmissable Germanopratin spot. If in the last century, the famous café hosted the fine flower of the intellectual and artistic scene (Verlaine, Rimbaud, Mallarmé, Aragon, Sartre and Beauvoir, Hemingway, Picasso, to name a few…) today the tradition continues and Les Deux Magots remains more than ever the headquarters of Parisian and international personalities from the political sphere, the arts, literature and fashion. Every year, on sunny days, the establishment inaugurates its terrace-garden. At the corner of Boulevard Saint-Germain and the famous square of the same name, it preserves the authenticity and history of the house, while breathing new life into it... This legendary meeting place brings together both Parisians from the neighborhood but also artists and other international celebrities, …

La Paillotte de l'Opéra, a Parisian terrace where you can set sail!

Until October 1, 2016, the terrace of the Opéra-Restaurant is transformed into an ephemeral straw hut, to the delight of summer visitors. It is definitely a place like no other! La Paillotte by Cointreau is an ephemeral bar but above all a typical “feet in the sand” paillotte that offers a breathtaking view of one of the most beautiful historical monuments in Paris: the famous Opéra Garnier. Every day, from Tuesday to Sunday, from 18 p.m. to 2 a.m., the straw hut awaits summer visitors with a menu adapted to the season. After leaving your laptop in a sandy locker (fortunately equipped with a waterproof bag), it's time to disconnect! In addition to the fifty or so seats, deckchairs, hammocks and buoys complete the holiday atmosphere, and we treat ourselves with a good glass of wine, a mug of beer, a cocktail, all accompanied by a board of deli meats. Festive events are planned from Wednesday to Saturday inclusive, and it is also possible to privatize the hut for an evening with friends. ♡ The blow of …