We get it, you’re classy. You prefer the finer things in life, the wine things in life, and so does Paris and well, all of France. Here, we pour wine practically from our backyards that’ll make your taste buds sing. Have enough, and you too might find yourself singing along.

Cave Vino Sapiens
Paris’ friendliest wine guy is Thierry, who leads a pack of wine-nerds in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, a neighborhood which, to be honest, is usually known for touristy mediocrity. But here, among the barrels and bottles, are charming Parisians wine experts who are sharing the spoils of their hunt– unique, small-batch, wines (sometimes TOO small-batch, as when your dear Editor fell in love with a white wine after our PARIS » D E F I N E D team party there recently and tottered back in to replenish my own ‘cave’ , it had all been claimed by in-the-know neighbors…dommage.) The truffled Croque Monsieur is what you came to Paris for…When the weather is nice, snatch the outdoor seating to people watch…
ADDRESS: 145 Rue Saint-Dominique (7th arr.)
MÉTRO: Ecole Militaire (line 8)
NEIGHBORHOOD:Eiffel Tower / Trocadéro
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 6 31 02 46 16
DEETS: wine bar, cave, Eiffel Tower, terrace
INSTAGRAM: @cavevinosapiens

A Lot Of Wine
Do you want to like natural and biodynamic wines but you are afraid of coming out to skepticism and derision? Some say natural wines are (somehow) against the nature prescribed by God himself. Fear not, You won’t be shunned at A Lot of Wine. (Or in le Marais in general…) Out of the closet and into a deep selection of some of Paris’ most interesting wines we go. You Editor is never not impressed, or at least intruguied by Jean-Noel and Baptiste’s talents for finding truly unique bottles — that’s why they are at the top of the list. That, and a truly rare phenomenon (at least in Paris): I always make a new friend here if I linger. My theory is that the proprietors set the tone (here, it’s upretentious and adventurous) and the clientele follows, creating a lively and friendly scene even in a neighborhood saturated with wine bars (more of whom are not full all the time, I suspect due to the reverse of this experience…). Let ‘pet-nat’ (that’s petillant natural or sprakling natural) wines be your new BFF just a few minutes from the Notre Dame. One of my favorite, laid-back outdoor seating areas for the summer, just across from the River Seine and and the very bottom of the foodie/fashion/history-nerd le Marais quarter.
ADDRESS: 54 Rue de l’Hotel de ville (4th arr.)
MÉTRO: Pont Marie (line 7), Saint-Paul (line 1), Hotel de Ville (lines 1, 11)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Le Marais
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: +33 6 13 25 82 78
DEETS: wine bar, cave, wine tasting
INSTAGRAM: @lotofwine_paris

Pratz
Truffle, where have you been all my life? We came for the wine after a restaurateur friend insisted we not miss Pratz. He was on to something — we tried interesting and unexpected wines from far-flung wine regions but ended up inhaling a dinner’s worth of their cheeses and hams (truffled ham!) before the night was over. Dinner be damned, we rampaged through their wine list glass by glass, with each one worth going back for. In faux-seedy Pigalle, a harbor from the stormy nightlife scene.
ADDRESS: 59 Rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (9th arr.)
MÉTRO: Pigalle (lines 2, 12), Saint-Georges (line 12), Blanche (line 2)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Pigalle
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 77 10 67 03
DEETS: wine bar, natural wines
INSTAGRAM: @pratz_paris

Buvette Gastrothèque
From eggs and espresso to cocktails and candlelight, Buvette Gastrotheque operates as part restaurant, part bar, and part café. Since 2012, they have been sourcing local products from markets around Pigalle South (eeew don’t say SoPi, this isn’t NYC and we like it that way…)to bring you heartwarming dishes, refreshing drinks, and a fine wine selection from all across France.
ADDRESS: 28 Rue Henry Monnier (9th arr.)
MÉTRO: Pigalle (lines 2, 12) or Saint-Georges (line 12)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Pigalle
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: 01 44 63 41 71
DEETS: wine bar, French restaurant, café
INSTAGRAM: @buvettenyc

Caves Legrand
Caves Legrand is a classy restaurant and wine bar located in the 2nd arrondissement and has been a wine merchant since 1945. They offer wine tastings and exceptional views of Galerie Vivienne along with fine food pairings to accentuate the experience.
ADDRESS: 1 rue de la Banque (2nd arr.)
MÉTRO: Bourse (line 3) or Pyramides (lines 7, 14)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Bourse
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 42 60 07 12
DEETS: wine bar, restaurant, wine tasting

Aux Deux Amis
Located in the 11th arrondissement, Aux Deux Amis has a grand selection of wine, not to mention delicious tapas such as their soup du jour and anything-but-classic (but still amazingly delicious) baguette sandwiches. There is space to eat outdoors when the weather is nice, and it also makes for easy take-away food.
ADDRESS: 45 Rue Oberkampf (11th arr.)
MÉTRO: Parmentier (line 3) or Oberkampf (lines 5, 9)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Oberkampf/Folie-Méricourt
PRICE: €
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: +33 6 16 72 85 15
DEETS: tapas, wine cellar
INSTAGRAM: @auxdeuxamis

La Belle Hortense
With its pretty blue exterior, La Belle Hortense is a great place to escape the bustle of La Marais and settle down with a good book and a glass of wine. They often host literary events and readings and you can buy wine by the glass, bottle, or carafe. The walls are lined with bottles and quite a few rare books, so this tends to be a bookworm’s dream.
ADDRESS: 31 Rue Vieille du Temple (4th arr.)
MÉTRO: Hôtel de Ville (lines 1, 11)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Le Marais
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 42 74 59 70
DEETS: wine bar, book readings, literature bar
INSTAGRAM: @labellehortense

Au Nouveau Nez
As a natural wine cellar and authentic Italian bistro, Au Nouveau Nez is a great stop to grab a bite to eat as well as a bottle of wine from its vast selection. The bottles line the walls from floor to ceiling, cocooning you in a peaceful space perfect for catching up with a friend.
ADDRESS: 104 Rue Saint-Maur (11th arr.)
MÉTRO: Parmentier (line 3)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Oberkampf/Folie-Méricourt
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: +33 1 43 55 02 30
PRIVATIZATION: +33 6 60 42 89 89
DEETS: wine cellar, Italian bistro
INSTAGRAM: @au_nouveau_nez

Café de la Nouvelle Mairie
Tucked away in a lane located near the Panthéon, Café de la Nouvelle Mairie is a timeless café where you can purchase wine by the carafe and enjoy excellent bistro cuisine. The café has kept its name as one of the first low-sulfur wine establishments and continues to be known in the natural wine world.
ADDRESS: 19 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques (5th arr.)
MÉTRO: Cardinal Lemoine (line 10) or Luxembourg (RER B)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Panthéon
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: +33 1 44 07 04 41
DEETS: wine bar, natural wine

Ô Chateau
With a wine menu 30 pages long, you’re sure to find one to your liking. Their Head Sommelier likes to select wines with a story to tell, and 80% of the wines are organic, biodynamic, or vegan. The restaurant has delicious appetizers and plate selections to go with a glass (or bottle??) of wine.
ADDRESS: 68 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1st arr.)
MÉTRO: Étienne Marcel (line 4)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Louvre
PRICE: €€€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 44 73 97 80
DEETS: wine bar, wine tasting, restaurant, dinner. fancy

La Buvette
With an adorable baby blue exterior, La Buvette houses a fine selection of wines as well as small plates. It might be small and quaint, but everything from their latkes to their French-ified burgers are excellent pairings for a glass of wine.
ADDRESS: 67 rue Saint Maur (11th arr.)
MÉTRO: Rue Saint-Maur (line 3) or Saint-Ambroise (line 9)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Oberkampf/Folie-Méricourt
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: 09 83 56 94 11
DEETS: wine cellar, closed Monday-Wednesday, small plates
INSTAGRAM: @la.buvette.paris

L’Avant Comptoir du Marché
Under the arches of the Marché Saint-Germain is the pretty terrace of L’Avant Comptoir du Marché. The patio has a welcoming atmosphere where you can drink or choose a snack from one of the 60 small plates available. There is no lack of options for organic wines to purchase by the glass or the bottle.
ADDRESS: 14 Rue Lobineau (6th arr.)
MÉTRO: Mabillon (line 10)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Jardin du Luxembourg/Odéon
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: +33 1 44 27 07 97
DEETS: hotel restaurant, terrace, wine bar, open daily
INSTAGRAM: @yves_camdeborde

Lapérouse Cave
This secret cellar was saved by the floods of 1910 and is a part of the luxurious Lapérouse restaurant. With wines from nearly 800 regions of France, there is bound to be a bottle that you’ll love. The Cave has two hidden lounges: the Veuve Clicquot with its large tasting table, and the Salon d’Hôte for new and intimate viticulture experiences.
ADDRESS: 51 Quai des Grands Augustins (6th arr.)
MÉTRO: Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (line 4)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Berges de Seine
PRICE: €€€€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 43 26 68 04
DEETS: secret wine cellar, wine tasting, closed Sunday, by reservation only, luxury
INSTAGRAM: @laperous_paris

La Cave de Belleville
La Cave de Belleville is a wine bar and cellar in a refurbished leather supply shop, and they’ve continued the spirit by keeping the original furniture and exposed brick wall. It has real rustic charm and they offer organic or biodynamic viticulture wines. Every third Thursday, they organize a thematic tasting event for up to 20 people with an assortment of wines, meats, and cheeses.
ADDRESS: 51 Rue de Belleville (19th arr.)
MÉTRO: Belleville (lines 2, 11)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Belleville
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: online, reserve wine tasting by email: 51@lacavedebelleville.com
NUMBER: +33 1 40 34 12 95
DEETS: wine cellar, grocery store, wine bar, wine tasting, open daily
INSTAGRAM: @lacavedebelleville

Le Canon d’Achille
Located in the 19th arrondissement, Le Canon d’Achille offers a selection of quality (and largely natural) wines, along with a delicious selection of small plates and gourmet platters to either eat on site or take-away. Come enjoy the outside terrace on a sunny day or the warm atmosphere of the wine bar.
ADDRESS: 76 Boulevard de la Villette (19th arr.)
MÉTRO: Colonel Fabien (line 2)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Canal de l’Ourcq / La Villette
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: +33 1 44 52 96 53
DEETS: wine cellar, wine bar, closed Sunday, small terrace, restaurant
INSTAGRAM: @canondachille

Dilettantes Cave à Champagne
Dilettantes Cave à Champagne is a champagne shop that hosts 25 Champagne vineyards making over 130 champagne selections to choose from to take home or to try at a Champagne tasting. They offer lunch tastings, gourmet terroir tastings, and even caviar tastings. Each week they also offer à la carte tastings with each glass starting at 9€.
ADDRESS: 22 Rue de Savoie (6th arr.)
MÉTRO: Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (line 4)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Saint-Germain-des-Prés
PRICES: €€
HOW TO BOOK: for groups of 10–18, online
NUMBER: +33 1 70 69 98 68
DEETS: champagne shop, wine cellar, open Tuesday-Saturday, wine tasting
INSTAGRAM: @dilettantes.paris

Déviant
In a small yet mighty space, Déviant is an open kitchen restaurant serving up gourmet cuisine from renowned chef Pierre Touitou and his partner Arnoud Lacombe. Everything is easily edible by fingers or a slice of bread to accommodate for the small space and likely-hood that you’ll be standing up at the marble bar top. They’ve expanded to a small terrace where you can enjoy a glass of wine or artisanal beer on warm days.
ADDRESS: 39 Rue des Petites Écuries (10th arr.)
MÉTRO: Château d’Eau (line 4)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Faubourg Saint-Denis
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 48 24 66 79
DEETS: restaurant, tapas, wine bar, small terrace, open daily
INSTAGRAM: @deviantgram

Verjus Bar à Vins
Located in the 1st arrondissement, Verjus Bar à Vins is a small and classic wine bar tucked under their restaurant, Verjus. With an arched brick ceiling and tall bar top, the space feels intimate and perfect for two people.
ADDRESS: 52 Rue de Richelieu (1st arr.)
MÉTRO: Pyramides (lines 7, 14)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Louvre
PRICE: €€€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 42 97 54 40
DEETS: wine bar, open Monday-Friday, small plates, French
INSTAGRAM: @verjusparis

Frenchie Bar à Vins
Located in the 2nd arrondissement, Frenchie Bar à Vins is a place with a friendly atmosphere where you can come to eat alone or with others. They boast an assortment of delicious dishes like fresh pasta and terrines as well as a fine selection of wines you can purchase by the glass or bottle.
ADDRESS: 6 Rue du Nil (2nd arr.)
MÉTRO: Sentier (line 3)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Sentier/Covered Passages/Bourse
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: tbd
DEETS: French cuisine, open daily, wine bar
INSTAGRAM: @frenchieruedunil

Septime La Cave
Located in the 11th arrondissement, Septime La Cave is a wine cellar that offers tasting on site or take away. They boast a variety of natural wines including white, red, and mountain wines, as well as a “slate of the moment” offering the likes of Spanish wagyu beef, specialty cheeses, and Ardèche sausage.
ADDRESS: 3 Rue Basfroi (11th arr.)
MÉTRO: Charonne (line 9)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Bastille/Arsenal
PRICE: €€€
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: +33 1 43 67 14 87
DEETS: wine cellar, open daily, wine tasting
INSTAGRAM: @septimeparis

La Cave à Michel
A classically small and intimate wine bar, La Cave à Michel is the place to get cozy with your fellow diners. There’s a long steel bar top to set your tapas, but be prepared to stand and hold your glass of wine.
ADDRESS: 36, rue Sainte-Marthe (10th arr.)
MÉTRO: Belleville (lines 2, 11) or Colonel Fabien (line 2)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Place Sainte-Marthe / Combat
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 42 45 94 47
DEETS: wine bar, wine cellar, tapas bar
INSTAGRAM: @lacavemichel

Le Barav’
Located in the 3rd arrondissement and in the heart of the Le Marais, Le Barav’ offers a good selection of wines as well as meat and cheese boards. The wine bar boasts outdoor seating and ample indoor dining from high-top tables and bar seating to more intimate tables with cozy cushioned chairs.
ADDRESS: 6 Rue Charles-François Dupuis (3rd arr.)
MÉTRO: République (lines 3, 5, 8, 9, 11)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Haut Marais
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: large parties only, online
NUMBER: +33 1 48 04 57 59
DEETS: classic French, closed Sunday-Monday, wine bar
INSTAGRAM: @lebaravparis

La Cave Du Paul Bert
With a neon red sign, La Cave Du Paul Bert is hard to miss as you walk through the 11th arrondissement. Yet another small and narrow wine bar, there is room to eat small plates standing at the wooden bar or potentially snag a seat on the terrace.
ADDRESS: 16 rue Paul Bert (11th arr.)
MÉTRO: Rue des Boulets (line 9), Charonne (line 9) or Faidherbe-Chaligny (line 8)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Faidherbe/Charonne/Aligre
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: tbd
DEETS: wine bar, open daily, small plates, French cuisine
INSTAGRAM: @lacavepaulbert

Le Garde Robe
Established in 2006, Le Garde Robe is one of Paris’ first natural wine bars. They are committed to serving classic wines but also boast little-known and original selections. Browse dishes that their chef Nigel creates with products found from local, organic markets, or go with their famous “Croque du garde” charcuterie board.
ADDRESS: 41 Rue de l’Arbre Sec (1st arr.)
MÉTRO: Louvre – Rivoli (line 1)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Louvre
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 49 26 90 60
DEETS: wine bar, dining cellar, organic, open daily, lunch, French cuisine
INSTAGRAM: @legarderobe

Monsieur Henri
Monsieur Henri is a lovely neighborhood wine bar located in the 3rd arrondissement. They offer a variety of charcuterie boards, small plates, and wine by the glass. Red and white metal racks hang behind the bar to show off the current wine selection, and the long bar top is a perfect perch to sit alone or with a friend.
ADDRESS: 8 Rue de Picardie (3rd arr.)
MÉTRO: Arts et Métiers (lines 3, 11)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Haut Marais
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: +33 1 57 40 67 76
DEETS: wine bar, lunch, dinner, small plates, charcuterie

Péniche la Bougeotte
Wine on the water? Yes please! Long time saltwater sailor Charles Delalande opened his dream of combining water and wine in 2016 with La Bougeotte. The idea was to share products and wines from various regions locally and across urban and rural communities in a more economic fashion. The on-board cellar is made up of 60–80 wine selections available to sip while on board or take home, along with other cocktails and a small smattering of dishes.
ADDRESS: Canal de l’Ourcq (19th arr.)
MÉTRO: Laumière (line 5)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Canal de l’Ourcq / La Villette
PRICE: €€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 7 67 72 99 01
DEETS: wine cellar, barge, on the water, open Friday-Sunday, organic, locally-grown, tasting workshops, live music, event space