Champagne at the Ritz Bar

The front bar of the Ritz, more accessible than Bar Hemingway. Princess Diana had her last champagne here on August 31, 1997. Churchill, Noël Coward, and generations of celebrities made this their Paris living room.

What to do there

3 things to do

1. 1 Enter Through Place Vendome Adventure · Free

   Enter the Ritz via the main Place Vendome entrance (#15). Walk through the lobby to Bar Vendome (the front bar, not Bar Hemingway at the back). The lobby itself is worth admiring - pink marble columns and mirrored panels. Dress code: smart casual.

   Backup: If the bar is full, the lobby seating also serves drinks.

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2. 2 Order Champagne by the Glass Wine · Price: very high

   Order champagne from the extensive list (from €25/glass). The bar stocks Krug, Dom Pérignon, Ruinart, and grower champagnes. Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed dined at L'Espadon restaurant in this hotel on August 31, 1997, before the fatal car crash at Pont de l'Alma.

   Backup: If champagne budget is tight, order a Kir Royale (champagne with crème de cassis) - still elegant.

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3. 3 Find Churchill's Corner History · Free · Optional

   Ask the bartender about Churchill's preferred spot - he was a regular here. Teddy Roosevelt, Noël Coward, Marcel Proust, and generations of royalty passed through these doors. The staff know the history and often share stories if you ask.

   Backup: The concierge desk has historical literature about the hotel's famous guests.

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