La Perle

Open at the crack of dawn, La Perle is where you grab your morning coffee at the counter while chatting about the day’s headlines. The terrace stays bathed in sunlight all day long—a perfect spot to read in the heart of the Marais or simply watch the world go by. When 6 p.m. strikes, La Perle transforms into the place to be—the bar where you absolutely must be during fashion weeks. It’s the spot where trendsetters order a drink at the bar only to slip outside and sip it on the sidewalk, just to be seen. Here, you’ll rub shoulders with neighborhood artists, bobos escaping their kids’ homework for a few stolen minutes (!), and a few gay regulars who have taken refuge since the Bas-Marais lost its spirit. The evenings stretch on late into the night. And if you missed the restroom on your first visit, well—you’ll just have to come back!