Le Bar Américain
Quietly glitzy Belle Époque-style bar


Located inside the Rococo-style palace, the Hotel de Paris, next door to the casino this historic watering hole is still a hangout for European royalty, high rollers and A-listers. Everything – from the clubby atmosphere, jazz trios and plush armchairs – makes it one of those rare spots in Monte Carlo for intimate conversation over aperitifs or nightcaps. The impressive choice of fine wines and alcohol from the hotel’s vast cellar is the real deal for connoisseurs.
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