Guidebook for Paris
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is where Joris works and is known for it's excitement, friendliness and location. They make good cocktails from €5 at happy hour, my favourite being a Bloody Mary. Pints of beer go for the same price, and there is plenty of choice. Monday and Thursdays there is live music, and on Fridays and Saturdays there is a DJ.
The Mazet
61 Rue Saint-André des ArtsThis place is where Joris works and is known for it's excitement, friendliness and location. They make good cocktails from €5 at happy hour, my favourite being a Bloody Mary. Pints of beer go for the same price, and there is plenty of choice. Monday and Thursdays there is live music, and on Fridays and Saturdays there is a DJ.
The Mama Shelter bar is designed by Philippe Starck. This absolutely stunning place has a mind blowing interior, where you should go for a pizza and a drink. When you hang around for too long the bill starts adding up though.
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Mama Shelter Paris East
109 Rue de BagnoletThe Mama Shelter bar is designed by Philippe Starck. This absolutely stunning place has a mind blowing interior, where you should go for a pizza and a drink. When you hang around for too long the bill starts adding up though.
An English pub known for it's extensive list of hard drinks. You can choose from 130 rhums and 150 whiskies.
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WOS Bar
An English pub known for it's extensive list of hard drinks. You can choose from 130 rhums and 150 whiskies.
A small Irish pub with amazing staff and really good vibes. If you come with Joris on a Tuesday late night (1AM/2AM), there will be Booze Tuesday and we will enjoy cheap prices all night long.
Galway Irish Pub
13 Quai des Grands AugustinsA small Irish pub with amazing staff and really good vibes. If you come with Joris on a Tuesday late night (1AM/2AM), there will be Booze Tuesday and we will enjoy cheap prices all night long.
Joris' boss Tom used to direct this Australian Café/Bar/Nightclub. They open everyday at noon and on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays they are open till 5AM. There can be a 1h waiting line during the weekends, but it's known for it's immense parties. Tom talks about it everyday.
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Café Oz Denfert
3 Pl. Denfert-RochereauJoris' boss Tom used to direct this Australian Café/Bar/Nightclub. They open everyday at noon and on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays they are open till 5AM. There can be a 1h waiting line during the weekends, but it's known for it's immense parties. Tom talks about it everyday.
Lunchroom/Restaurant/Bar close to home. Very good beers like La Chouffe on tap and pints at happy hour starting at €3,- Sameen and I have enjoyed lunch and coffee there many times too. Open from 7AM to 2AM and it's right across from the Reunion bus stop. Quick visit on your way home?
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L'Abribus.
56 Rue de BagnoletLunchroom/Restaurant/Bar close to home. Very good beers like La Chouffe on tap and pints at happy hour starting at €3,- Sameen and I have enjoyed lunch and coffee there many times too. Open from 7AM to 2AM and it's right across from the Reunion bus stop. Quick visit on your way home?
Essentials
Cheapest place around, which you do see back in the waiting line and disorientated set up.
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Lidl
53-55 Bd de la VilletteCheapest place around, which you do see back in the waiting line and disorientated set up.
Entertainment & Activities
Nearest movie theatre, showing most trending films in English and French.
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MK2 Gambetta
6 Rue BelgrandNearest movie theatre, showing most trending films in English and French.
Getting Around
Metro stop Alexandre Dumas on line 2 is five minute walking distance. It goes to Nation one way and up North to the 18th Arr. the other way.
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Alexandre Dumas station
Metro stop Alexandre Dumas on line 2 is five minute walking distance. It goes to Nation one way and up North to the 18th Arr. the other way.
Five minute walking distance on line 9, going to Nation, Place de Republique and then to the East without crossing the Seine.
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Maraîchers
Five minute walking distance on line 9, going to Nation, Place de Republique and then to the East without crossing the Seine.
"Reunion" bus stop on line 76. This bus will take you into the city, passing by Bastille, Chatelet, Hotel de Ville and the Louvre.
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67 Rue de Bagnolet"Reunion" bus stop on line 76. This bus will take you into the city, passing by Bastille, Chatelet, Hotel de Ville and the Louvre.
Food Scene
Great location in the Marais often frequented by celebs and fashion people. Good price for French food.
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Le Progrès
1 Rue de BretagneGreat location in the Marais often frequented by celebs and fashion people. Good price for French food.
Great place for Sunday brunch, and sometimes has live music. Make sure to book in advance.
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La Bellevilloise
19-21 Rue BoyerGreat place for Sunday brunch, and sometimes has live music. Make sure to book in advance.
Really nice food, quiet setting, great interior decor and not touristy.
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Café Le Papillon
144 Rue de BagnoletReally nice food, quiet setting, great interior decor and not touristy.
Joris has been recommended this place by regulars at the Mazet. Start+Main for €22,- and it's meant to be really well prepared too.
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L'Epoque
81 Rue du Cardinal LemoineJoris has been recommended this place by regulars at the Mazet. Start+Main for €22,- and it's meant to be really well prepared too.
Sightseeing
To get there, take Metro line 9 from Maraichers (in direction of Pont de Sèvres) to Alma-Marceau. Then either walk or take 3 stops by Bus line 42 (in direction of Hospital Europeen) to Monttessuy. Overall takes about 50 min to travel from home.
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Eiffel Tower
5 Av. Anatole FranceTo get there, take Metro line 9 from Maraichers (in direction of Pont de Sèvres) to Alma-Marceau. Then either walk or take 3 stops by Bus line 42 (in direction of Hospital Europeen) to Monttessuy. Overall takes about 50 min to travel from home.