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Where Would James Bond Go? Classiest European Locales
Champs-Élysées, Paris
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Mar 27, 2013 — If James Bond were a real person, you wouldn’t find him indulging in 2-for-1 specials at the corner pub. Sure, he may have had a Heineken for a brief moment in Skyfall, but Bond is a martini man. And martini men don’t just hang out in any old neighborhood with any old Joe Schmo. Martini men only frequent the finest global destinations.
Agent 007 would be spotted regularly in an oasis like Chelsea after a London MI6 briefing, where he’d chat up a chic, trust-fund darling over a cocktail – shaken, not stirred of course – at a hip place like Eclipse, a lounge packed with trendy, attractive locals.
If the world’s most recognizable secret agent were on a mission in Rome, he’d have a petite, dapper denizen on his arm in the middle of Casanova’s old stomping ground, Piazza di Spagna. Bond would carelessly toss Euros to sales reps at Prada and Gucci, assuring his date-of-the-day got what she needed for the approaching night out on the town.
Bond, James Bond, may be a fictional character, but that gives you no excuse for missing out on these European hoods that 007 would deem worthy of his classy, timeless presence.
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Oude Zijds
Skirting the Red Light District and covering the area east of Dam Square, Amsterdam's Oude Zijds neighborhood is the former Jewish quarter whose lavish greenery and picturesque canal scenes create a peaceful atmosphere for strolling and perusing the markets. Home to both the University of Amsterdam and the lively Nieuwmarkt square, Oude. . . more -
Prenzlauer Berg
Prenzlauer Berg’s location, sandwiched between Mitte and Friedrichshain, is evident in this neighborhood’s transitional character. Immediately after the fall of the Berlin Wall, squatters, punks, and immigrants took over many of the buildings that had been abandoned in the subsequent chaos. Inexpensive living conditions also attracted. . . more -
Kensington / Chelsea
Includes: Earl's Court, Hammersmith, and Shepherd's Bush. In the 60s and 70s, Chelsea was a global capital of bohemian art and culture, home to a thriving punk scene and preeminent bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, while Kensington was an affluent district lined with expensive retailers. However, the intervening years saw. . . more -
Schwabing
Still regarded by many as the social hub of the city, Schwabing is probably Munich’s most popular neighborhood, especially in the evenings and on weekends. This posh and trendy district is known for attracting an elite crowd – referred to by many Germans as the “Schickeria” of Munich – and some of its bars, restaurants, and clubs are. . . more -
Champs-Élysées - 8eme
A fashionable locale for strolling since the 1700s, the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, which starts at the Place de la Concorde and ends at the Arc de Triomphe, is a main thoroughfare generally clogged with tourists during the day, all clamoring to shop at the street’s plethora of mainstream stores. Higher-end luxury shops that attract a more. . . more -
Piazza di Spagna
Very classy and outrageously overpriced, Piazza di Spagna is most notable as the home to the shops of all the major European designers, and as such attracts a daytime crowd of older and more sophisticated residents, travelers, and shoppers. While the area isn’t a hotbed of nightlife, it does offer a few good options. Those looking for a. . . more
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