Effervescent Paris: The Champagne Edit

Bar 8 at the Mandarin Oriental, Paris (1ᵉʳ Arrondissement): A sleek, cosmopolitan hideaway just steps from Place Vendôme. With its dramatic marble bar, shimmering crystal accents, and softly lit atmosphere, it’s a glamorous setting for sipping champagne in style. The menu features a curated selection of champagne by the glass, including top cuvées from Ruinart and Laurent-Perrier, alongside seasonal champagne cocktails like the citrusy Mandarin 8 or the floral Jardin Secret, made with elderflower, lemon, and rosé champagne.

Les Grandes Caves – 55 Rue Cler (7ᵉ Arrondissement): Right on the lively Rue Cler, Les Grandes Caves is a champagne lover’s dream stop. The shelves are lined with everything from grower favorites to iconic maisons, and the staff is eager to help you find just the right bottle. Whether you’re planning a picnic, a quiet toast, or a bubbly souvenir, this shop has you covered.

La Cave du Paul Bert (11ᵉ Arrondissement): Next door to its famed bistro sibling, this lively wine bar is a go-to for natural wines and small-batch champagnes. With just a few stools and plenty of character, it’s the kind of place where the staff might pour you something off-menu and spot-on. Expect a rotating list of grower champagnes, playful small plates, and a crowd that knows good bubbles when they taste them.

La Maison du Champagne – Galeries Lafayette Gourmet (9ᵉ Arrondissement :More than just a bar, this is a dazzling champagne boutique nestled inside Paris’s most luxurious food hall. Shop an extraordinary selection of grands crus and grower gems, then settle in under the iconic glass dome for a perfectly chilled pour. Expert sommeliers are on hand to guide both tastings and purchases—because here, champagne isn’t just a drink—it’s an experience.

Dilettantes Cave à Champagne: A hidden gem in Saint-Germain, dedicated exclusively to grower champagnes from independent producers. With a sleek tasting room and expertly curated selection, it’s the perfect stop for discovering rare bottles and deepening your appreciation of champagne terroir.

Le Dokhan’s Champagne Bar: An intimate Parisian hideaway and the city’s first bar devoted entirely to champagne. Tucked inside a refined 19th-century Haussmann building near the Trocadéro, it offers a luxurious selection of over 200 champagnes in a setting of candlelight, velvet chairs, and timeless Parisian charm.

La Crèmerie (6ᵉ Arrondissement): A charming and intimate wine bar and bottle shop housed in a preserved 19th-century dairy on Rue des Quatre-Vents. With its ornate ceiling, vintage marble counters, and a curated list of natural wines and champagnes—including rare grower cuvées by the glass—it embodies the cozy elegance of Saint‑Germain.

Salon Proust: Tucked inside the legendary Ritz Paris, Salon Proust transforms each evening into a refined champagne bar—equal parts literary salon and sparkling sanctuary. Beginning at 6 pm, guests are invited to unwind in velvet armchairs beneath gilded ceilings, sipping on elegant crus selected with impeccable taste. The menu celebrates both rare bottles and classic champagne cocktails, including the iconic Ritz 75.

Bread & Roses (8ᵉ Arrondissement): A refined escape just steps from the bustle of Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Known for its organic bakery and elegant café atmosphere, it’s an ideal spot to indulge in a light yet luxurious lunch. The lobster salad is a standout—fresh, delicately dressed, and artfully plated—perfectly complemented by a crisp glass of champagne.

Les Ambassadeurs at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel (8ᵉ Arrondissement): A dazzling champagne and cocktail bar nestled within one of Paris’s most iconic palaces overlooking Place de la Concorde. Gilded ceilings, frescoes, and glittering chandeliers set the scene for a refined yet vibrant experience. Behind the bar, head mixologist Kevin Rigault and his team elevate classic recipes with seasonal French ingredients—like a tequila-and-makrut-lime riff on the French 75. The champagne cocktail list is both inventive and indulgent, featuring creations like a rosé champagne spritz with strawberry-basil cordial, and a blanc de blancs cocktail laced with elderflower and verbena. Whether you’re craving something classic or completely custom, the bartenders will craft anything you can imagine with precision and flair. This is more than a bar—it’s a sparkling celebration of Parisian artistry and taste.