LE SAINT-GERMAIN

On the Place Saint-Germain, where it's so pleasant to lounge, the neighborhood is alive with emblematic bars and restaurants. The eponymous bar has almost doubled in size in the last year, but the atmosphere remains the same: a bar with an air of yesteryear, with a variety of mottled objects, bistro-style chairs, a large counter and a clientele that's a little bobo but terribly friendly. Beers, wines, nice dishes at lunchtime, prepared tapas (bun with pickled cabbage and pickles, smoked mackerel, hummus, cheese platters), shooters and good music in the evening are the recipes for this bar, which is always full. A little corner of paradise, perfect for a break on the terrace or for a bite to eat with friends.