From pinot noir to pastis, there\u2019s no shortage of drinks you should try in Paris\u2014you just need to know what the locals are actually ordering!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Francophile celebrity Dita Von Teese likes absinthe so much she even cooks her casserole<\/a> with it. Yet before you have visions of Van Gogh hallucinating wildly and slicing off his own ear after one shot too many of the f\u00e9e verte<\/em> (green fairy), remember that today, Paris’ modern drinking scene has far more finesse. Here\u2019s the low-down on what to drink in Paris and when, all through the day!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Daytime: Coffee <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Struggling to stay awake after a lively night, or simply in need of a caffeine fix? No matter\u2014in France, coffee is an activity for any time of day, but one that is best enjoyed in the morning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City of Lights has been about caf\u00e9 culture for centuries, so simply stride into a classic venue such as Les Deux Magots<\/a> and, like Simone de Beauvoir and Oscar Wilde before you, order \u201cun caf\u00e9.<\/em>\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a quintessentially French experience, pass on the caf\u00e9 allong\u00e9<\/em> variety. This type is more similar to a American-style espresso, and can taste diluted and watery in comparison. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not in the mood for coffee? Follow in the footsteps of Coco Chanel and order a hot chocolate in iconic Angelina<\/a>. The branch on rue de Rivoli was her hangout of choice back in the day, when her apartment and store on rue Cambon\u2014and the glamorous Ritz hotel, where she slept most nights\u2014were all within a few minutes walking distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEE ALSO<\/em><\/strong>: <\/em>The 7 Best Places for Coffee in Paris + Essential Coffee Vocab<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n