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Willi's is an ever popular wine bar in the financial district. Always busy with journalists and stockbrokers as well as tourists who can sample over 250 different kinds of wine. Dozens of specialist wines can be sampled by the glass and the bar has a nice atmosphere especially in the evenings. Delicious food is also served at reasonable prices.

13 rue des Petits-Champs, www.williswinebar.com, 01-42-61-05-09, Mon-Sat Noon-2.30pm 7pm-11pm, $4 - $18

Barfly

Barfly is an internationally known bar, tastefully decorated, very stylish but also a lot of fun. Barfly lies in the heart of Paris's most expensive residential district but don't let this put you off; this is your chance to shine among Paris's trendsetters. Barfly boasts comfortable sofas and the longest bar in Paris. The latest music and a restaurant make Barfly a must visit when in Paris.

49-51 av. George V, 8e, 01-53-67-84-60, Open daily noon - 2am, Late supper $65 per person

Bar Hemmingway/Bar Vendome

The Bar Hemmingway and Bar Vendome are two bars situated within the Hotel Ritz. Bar Hemmingway is a chic bar, which could come under the remit of singles bar. Attractive Parisian women flock here to sit on high stools sipping cocktails; fun is definitely the attraction here. Meanwhile, the Bar Vendome is a contrast with its wood paneling and English club feel, it’s wise to book a table between 6pm and 8.30pm.

15 place Vendôme 1er, www.ritzparis.com, 01-53-67-84-60, Cocktails-$30+

Dance & Nightclubs

Le Duc des Lombards

This is a jazz club where you can sit back, enjoy a cocktail and listen to a mix of traditional and free form jazz. Comfortable and low-key Le Duc des Lombards personifies the unique atmosphere of a Parisian jazz club. The music starts around 9pm and lasts for five hours with breaks in between. Very popular with jazz fans of all ages, so reserve a table.

42 rue des Lombards, 1er, 01-42-33-22-88, www.ducdeslombards.com, daily 9pm- 2am, $25 -$30

Nouveau Casino

The Nouveau Casino is regarded as the height of the Parisian counterculture scene. It combines a huge dance floor with a vast bar, sculpted to resemble an iceberg. The Nouveau Casino was once a cinema and live concerts are held here every evening at 8pm and 1am. At the weekends the DJ kicks the music into action at 1am and it doesn't stop until dawn. The Nouveau Casino is perfect for the twenty to thirty something crowds who prefer to dance the night away. Celebrities also flock to the Nouveau to check out the latest bands.

109 rue Oberkampf, 9e, 01-43-57-57-40, www.nouveaucasino.net, Admission to concerts $16-$17; to disco $6.50-$7.80

by Garry Crystal

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