8 Of The Classiest Cigar Bars & Shops In Paris

The booming cigar culture in Paris is illustrated by France’s consistent spot in the top consumers of cigars by country.

Although there is an indoor smoking ban in most areas, Paris is a great place to be for cigar connoisseurs. There are several locations where you can smoke in the city, whether it’s outside or in one of the designated smoking rooms found in certain restaurants and hotels. For the best smoking spots in the city, here are eight of the classiest cigar bars in Paris.

While many of them have a decent stock, true aficionados shouldn’t miss out on exploring the most famous cigar shop in all of Paris: À La Civette.

 

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À La Civette

Founded in 1716, À La Civette is the oldest cigar shop in Paris and the best place to buy smokes in the city. The store sells an extensive range of tobacco, cigars, rums, and cigar accessories. With over 300 varieties of cigars from Cuba, Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Nicaragua, as well as 200 different types of pipes and tobacco; the shop has a natural humidification cellar and a rum cellar full of alcohol specifically chosen to pair with the cigars sold.

Once your supply is replenished, you can head to one of Paris’ many cigar bars and restaurants to enjoy.

Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome

Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome’s does not have a cigar lounge but in the evening, the hotel sells over 40 different cigar types made from 95% Cuban leaf. Keep in mind that guests can only smoke on the outdoor terrace. The bar also offers a range of tapas from sliders to Iberian ham bellota if you get hungry.

Cubana Café

Cubana Café is an authentic Cuban bar in the heart of Paris. Between the oil paintings depicting life in Cuba and live Cuban music, you’ll feel like you just stepped off a plane to Havana. Here, there’s a fumoir, or cigar smoking den where you can buy cigars from the humidor keeping them fresh. Happy hour is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring Cuban cocktails with Havana rum if you fancy a drink while you smoke.

Gentleman 1919

Named after the year alcohol was prohibited in America, Gentleman 1919 is a barber shop with a secret bar hidden behind a door in the back. Located right by the Champs-Elysées, this speakeasy-style cocktail bar includes a fully stocked cigar cellar with inventory from Cuba, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, and Brazil. Sit back and relax in the Chesterfield furniture with jazz music playing under muted lighting. There’s also a cocktail menu designed to pair with cigars and light bites from charcuterie boards and focaccia pizzas that come highly recommended.

Black Cigar Bar

Hôtel La Maison Champs Elysées’ Black Cigar Bar maintains a lavish atmosphere with classic French paneling and soft leather couches. The comfortable environment is a mix of modern and traditional design, with all black décor and unique champagne bottle lamps as the primary light source. The bar also has plenty of Cuban cigars to choose from if you run out while you’re there.

Le Boudoir

The restaurant Le Boudoir opened in 2011 as a reasonably priced spot to enjoy good food and vibes. The gourmet menu was created by Michelin star chef Christophe Raoux, ensuring utmost satisfaction. There’s also a tasting menu for those who can’t choose what to get, so you can try a bit of everything. You can eat and smoke in the restaurant’s cigar lounge, but it’s a bit small so we suggest getting there early.

Casa Pelletier

Casa Pelletier is a trendy bar with classic French dishes and some of the best mojitos in Paris. There’s a stylish cigar lounge inside, and you can smoke out on the private terrace when the weather is nice. Casa Pelletier can get quite busy, so we recommend making reservations ahead of time if you want a seat.

Le Speakeasy

If you’re looking for a fun, classy night out in Paris, Le Speakeasy is the place for you. This piano bar offers live music and a flashy atmosphere similar to Chicago in the roaring 20s with red velvet curtains and leather chairs. There’s a huge selection of wines in the cellar and designated smoking areas throughout, for those who partake. Le Speakeasy is also close to the Arc de Triomphe for easy access after a day of exploring the city.

Le Bar Kléber

Le Lounge Kléber, located within the Peninsula Hotel, is a luxury cigar bar with a €150 cover charge per person for non-hotel guests. Belle Époque décor with crystal chandeliers, marble countertops, black and white tiled floors create the sophisticated atmosphere that has attracted artists from Pablo Picasso to Marcel Proust throughout the years. The lounge carries 500 types of cigars, from both Cuba and the Dominican Republic, but you can bring your own if you desire. You can also smoke out on the terrace all year long, as it’s heated during the winter months.