The coolest wine and cocktail spots to seek out in Paris

From old school wine bars and chic clubs to a farm-to-cocktail experience, a guide to drinking in Paris

- Nikhil Agarwal

Trips to Paris have always been short and with a full schedule. However, I had two days to myself in the city in February and there was much to explore. In previous visits, I've always had a wine hat on, but this time the thriving cocktail bar scene took me by surprise.

Wine is everywhere in the French capital, boutique stores, wine bars, serious places that take wine and food pairing to their highest level and multiple tasting events and wine dinners everyday. The events, easy to find online through a simple search or via Instagram are at all levels from easy going to expensive.

Paris also has easy access by train or car to the most sought-after wine regions in the world—Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace to name a few. Hop, skip and jump your way to the very heart of wine excellence on a day or overnight trip. Paris truly is a perfect base for wine adventures at the highest level.