Kong Bar and Restaurant, Paris

During a stay in Paris, it may be tricky to choose from the city’s plethora of bars and restaurants, but it’s hard to resist Kong. Facing Le Pont Neuf, it boasts some of the most beautiful views of Paris imaginable, even rivalling those from the Eiffel Tower. Kong was styled by acclaimed French designer Philippe Starck, and the funky interiors are just as impressive as the views. An intriguing mix of design and classicism with French and Asian touches, Kong offers a restaurant, bar and soothing lounge music by Béatrice Ardisson.

Be sure to book a table in advance and request a table on the top floor to enjoy the breathtaking vistas of the Parisian skyline while savouring the divine Asian fusion cuisine. Afterwards, relax and enjoy the ambience with a cool cocktail in hand; Kong offers a tempting selection, with all the classics as well as some of their own exotic creations. Continue reading

Le Mathis Bar, Paris

If you fancy going somewhere special after a busy day exploring the sights of Paris or upmarket shopping along the Champs-Élysées, you might want to stop by the Mathis Bar.

Opened by Gérald Nanty in 1996 with the help of Françoise Sagan, Le Mathis has always been the rendez-vous of choice for the intellectual elite of Paris. This sultry boudoir-style bar is ideally located in the heart of the French capital at 3, rue de Ponthieu in the 8th district of Paris, hidden behind a discrete door right next the entrance of the Hotel Mathis Elysées Matignon. Continue reading