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Photo courtesy of La Belle Hortense
La Belle Hortense
Type: Wine Bar
10Best Says
This is one of those fabulous places that when you wander into it you realize it could only exist in Paris. It's a book shop and used book lending library where people come to read – over a glass of... Read More
This is one of those fabulous places that when you wander into it you realize it could only exist in Paris. It's a book shop and used book lending library where people come to read – over a glass of wine! It doesn't even open until 5pm and the local crowd of regulars it consistently attracts is comforting. That means you also get to experience a slice of Parisian life along with your nice book and glass of wine.
The wines themselves offered are not necessarily fancy but they are good French wines and you'll find the Loire, Languedoc and Alsace wines on offer as well as the occasional Bordeaux and Beaujolais.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Paige Donner
Paris Local Expert
- Wine Bars: "This local's hangout stays open until 2am every night of the week. It makes for a great place to stop in early in the evening or after that midnight stroll along the Seine."
- Best for Wine Bars Because: A book shop that serves as a wine bar? Only in Paris and a welcome one on that.
