Le Pré

St-Germain & Les Invalides


Vivid indigo-coloured wicker chairs line the terrace of this hip drinking spot, while inside the chrome-and-laminex bar resembles a 1950s Airstream trailer. The cocktail list includes some appealing non-alcoholic 'detox' creations (water melon with strawberry and Sichuan pepper) and vegetarians are well-catered for on the informal bistro menu: kale and quinoa salad, organic omelette, roast aubergine with creamy mozzarella.


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