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BLACKBOOK WHERE TO GO NEXT & WHAT TO KNOW NOW PARIS UPDATE Maison Souquet’s romantic, ivycovered courtyard Puckish Pigalle Revived with new energy, SoPi (South Pigalle) in the 9th arrondissement is fast becoming the city’s trendiest neighbourhood. BY LANIE GOODMAN © MAISON SOUQUET Once the favoured haunt of bohemian turn-ofthe-century artists and writers as well as carnal pleasure-seekers, SoPi is welcoming a profusion of chic boutique hotels, innovative restaurants and cultural attractions that are transforming this onceseedy quartier into the City of Light’s latest hot spot. Leading the charge are a pair of hostelries playfully in tune with the area’s hedonistic past. The two red lanterns at the entrance of the Maison Souquet (maisonsouquet.com) hark back to the former Belle Epoque bordello, but its modern incarnation is a decidedly elegant 20-room hideaway with a Moroccan-inspired champagne lounge and small spa. And at the new Grand Pigalle Hotel (grandpigalle.com) the 37 Bed & Beverage rooms offer mini-bars stocked with DIY cocktail recipes to concoct your own nightcap. Round the corner, Buvette (ilovebuvette.com) is one of the area’s emergent eateries, a cosy bistro and wine bar packed with bons vivants who come for delicious plates piled high with organic scrambled eggs, cheeses and » CONTACT PLATINUM CARD SERVICE FOR BOOKINGS DEPARTURES-INTERNATIONAL.COM 15
