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Laduree Bar in Paris

Laduree Bar

Laduree Bar Paris
Address: 13 rue Lincoln, 75008 Paris, France
Metro: George V
Phone: +33 01 40 75 08 75

The famous Paris patisserie Laduree has a cocktail bar at its Champs Elysees location. The beautiful art-nouveau Laduree Bar embodies all of the style and elegance of Laduree’s shops and tea rooms while adding a romantic twist.

In addition to its classic Laduree macarons and pastries, the Laduree Bar offers a menu of small plates, including dishes like truffle omlettes, caviar blinis, and foie gras.

Being a bar, the Laduree Bar also offers a complete cocktail menu (including a list of cocktails paired with their famous macarons!), as well as Champagne, wine, and beer.

Remember to bring your wallet and get to Laduree Bar early; the prices are commensurate with the address, and like its tea room counterpart, Laduree Bar is busy all day long.

For other top Paris bars and clubs, see the Top 10 Nightlife in Paris page.

Trains from Paris to Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Taking the train from Paris to Luxembourg is a fast and easy way to travel from France to the Grand Duchy when you are visiting Europe.

SNCF, the French rail company, operates high-speed TGV trains between Paris Gare de l’Est train station and Luxembourg City train station. Both stations are centrally located and served by public transport.

Trains depart every one to three hours every day, so you can travel whenever your schedule requires. Some trains on this route are direct, while others require a connection in cities like Metz on the way.

The total journey time on trains from Paris to Luxembourg is approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes on direct trains and up to 3 hours and 20 minutes on trains with connections.

The cost of a single train ticket from Paris to Luxembourg can be as low as 35 euros for second class and 45 euros for first class if you book online in advance.

36 Hours in Paris: The Marais

Fountain in the Marais

The New York Times published a “36 Hours in Paris” article that focuses on the Marais district on Paris’ Right Bank.

In it, Seth Sherwood discusses the neighborhood’s diversity, both in terms of ethnicity and sexuality, while laying out a plan for a weekend in Paris. From bars and clubs to restaurants and sightseeing, he covers the whole spectrum.

You can read the full article here.