Monday, March 3, 2008

Au Lapin Agile - Paris Nightlife

Picasso and Utrillo patronized this little cottage near the top of Montmartre, then known as the Cabaret des Assassins, and it has been painted by many artists, including Utrillo. You'll sit at carved wooden tables in a dimly lit room with walls covered by bohemian memorabilia and listen to French folk tunes, love ballads, army songs, sea chanteys, and music-hall ditties. You're encouraged to sing along, even if it's only the "oui, oui, oui -- non, non, non," the refrain of "Les Chevaliers de la Table Ronde." Open Tuesday to Sunday 9pm to 2am.

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