Le Magnifique

Les Halles / Rivoli - 1er / 2eme, Paris –

An extravagant venue that lives up to its name, Le Magnifique is an elegant cocktail club that manages to create a uniquely decadent yet very relaxed atmosphere.

Comprised of a series of salons, the club features an elaborate décor of deep velvets, antique touches, and rich, inviting black leather sofas that beckon to the ultra-chic, sexy, and fashionable clientele to sit down and stay a while.

A long bar with a built-in DJ booth usually draws a bigger crowd later in the night for mingling and dancing, though the most popular room in the place may be the supremely comfy fumoir ("smoking room") whose dim lighting and French wicker chaises attract even those not looking to light up.

The drinks may be pricey, but Le Magnifique is such a refreshing and stylish addition to the city’s nightlife scene that it certainly merits a splurge now and then.