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5 cool places to celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau in Paris

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Every year, on the third Thursday of November, it's the same tune: Beaujolais Nouveau returns to give us an excuse to celebrate. But this time, we’re skipping the clichés of young wine that you drink in a rush and heading to the trendiest spots in Paris. With natural wines, street food, roller parties, and electrifying DJ sets, this 2024 edition promises to be unforgettable.

1. For Nature Lovers: La Curieuse Compagnie

At La Curieuse Compagnie, we celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau in a festive atmosphere. On the menu, you'll find the primeur wines from Kéké Descombes, the emblematic winemaker of natural Beaujolais, bursting with irresistible cherry and raspberry notes, subtle acidity, and a hint of spice to top it all off. On the food side, a reimagined hot-dog with a bun filled with smoked sausage, melting onions, and homemade mustard sauce is sure to delight foodies. To set the mood, a trio of DJs – JLP, CMX, and Ben Y8000 – will take over the decks for a lively set blending house, techno, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. It's the perfect evening to toast, dance, and enjoy the joy of primeur!

La Curieuse Compagnie
32, Rue de l’Échiquier – 10th
Thursday, November 21, from 6 PM to midnight


2. For the more traditional: Au Pied de Cochon 

A true institution among institutions, Au Pied de Cochon celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau with a generosity that’s hard to find anywhere else. For 24 hours, the festivities are in full swing around a special cuvée and a label illustrated by the cartoonist Jul. Open your eyes and your taste buds wide, here we blend friendliness and gourmet delights with the elegance of an old-fashioned bistro.

Au Pied de Cochon
6, rue Coquillière – 1st Arrondissement
All day on Thursday, November 21st


3. For the Purists: The Résistants

At the Résistants, they celebrate Beaujolais in a gourmet style. At lunchtime, The Grocery-Wine Cellar offers a special menu and tastings all day long, featuring sharing platters to enjoy with the wine. In the evening, we cross the street to join the Comptoir des Résistants, where the festivities continue with a special dinner and carefully selected primeurs. Double the pleasure guaranteed!

The Resistants
Lunch: 12 PM - 8 PM at L’Épicerie - 29, rue du Château-d’Eau – 10th
Dinner: 6 PM - 10 PM at the Comptoir - 18, rue du Château-d’Eau – 10th


4. For street food lovers: the Belleville Food Market

The Beaujolais is making a comeback at the Belleville Food Market with a tour of France’s early wines (Gaillac, Auvergne, Beaujolais) served straight from the tap. On the plate, it’s XXL street food: fried pizza, karaage buns, sausage rougail, reuben sandwiches, and cinnamon rolls. All of this accompanied by a lively DJ set and, topping it all off, a roller party with an 80s twist. Lace up your skates and get ready to roll!

The Food Market of Belleville
Boulevard de Belleville – 2nd
Free access, draught wines from €5
Roller skates available for free from 6 PM to 8 PM
Thursday, November 21, 6 PM - 11 PM


5. For the true French lovers: Brasserie Dubillot

At Brasserie Dubillot, the Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 is celebrated in a delightful epicurean style with the cuvée from Laurence and Rémi Dufaitre, stars of the Nouvelle Garde. Indigenous yeasts, controlled fermentations, zero filtration and no sulfites: that’s a wine that makes a statement. To pair with it, the chef serves up high-end food featuring lamb croquettes, merguez or veggie baguettes, and aged Comté from Jura. And what about the atmosphere? Wild DJ sets by WOOGY B2B Maximilien, for an evening where funk, disco, and house music set the tone for a delicious gathering.

La Brasserie Dubillot
222, Saint-Denis Street – 2nd
€5 per glass, €30 per bottle
Thursday, November 21, 7 PM – midnight