This speakeasy-style den of sophisticated cocktails, distinguished wines and rare whiskies has a décor inspired by the sensual Joséphine Baker and avant-garde American tattoo artists of the 1940s. The first thing you see when you walk in are the magnificent wooden shelves displaying bottles of wine, Japanese whiskies and apothecaries' phials of strange potions. The big old-fashioned bar is manned by a couple of smiling, relaxed and helpful bar staff, and the front room gives onto a more intimate rear area.
Even in Paris, which many hold dear as a world capital of romance, the wrong restaurant choice could scupper a Valentine's celebration. To ensure success, we've cherry-picked our favourite venues in the city for intimate pre-dinner drinks, seductively lavish dining and morning-after brunches. Do remember to book as far in advance as possible – tables are at a premium on February 14.
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