The bar of the Lutetia in Saint-Germain — reopened after a $230M restoration that left its original Art Deco details magnificent — and named for Joséphine Baker, who really did perform here. Champagne cocktails suit the setting; a classic French 75 honours Joséphine's era. Come in the late afternoon for the Art Deco light, or after dinner for the piano. Left Bank intellectual history lives in every corner. It is one of Paris's great hotel bars reborn — a room where the restoration was lavish enough to feel like time travel, and the jazz-age glamour is genuine rather than themed. Drinking history, beautifully.
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Saint-Germain, Paris
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Champagne cocktails suit the setting. Or a classic French 75 to honor Joséphine's era.
Late afternoon for Art Deco light. Or post-dinner for the piano.
The Lutetia reopened after a $230M restoration. The Art Deco details are original and magnificent. Joséphine Baker really did perform here. Left Bank intellectual history in every corner.