In France, it was at the beginning of the 20th century that the cocktail became popular in dance halls, cabarets and jazz clubs. At that time, Paris and the French Riviera attracted many American artists and globetrotters, who greatly influenced the Années Folles nightlife. In fact, many cocktails with English names – Blue Lagoon, French 75, Bloody Mary – were created in the French capital.
Paris continues to celebrate this heritage with classic or signature recipes. For cocktails on a terrace near the most emblematic sites, try the luxurious Bar du Faubourg, located just a stone’s throw from La Concorde and the Tuileries Gardens, or head for the greenery of 18.75, a lounge bar in the heart of Montmartre.