stumbled across this site, all sorts of "urban" travel info., and specifically info on various champagne bars in paris:

http://gridskipper.com/travel/paris/...ars-288583.php

has anyone been to the <b>sofitel trocadero's champagne bar</b>? i can't seem to find reviews or prices. can anyone chime in on how much an hour or two will set 2 people back (by the glass- flights, etc., not purchasing bottles)?

thank you!

Funny to see an article about that, because I translated the real estate brochure for that hotel from English to French when it was for sale a few years ago, and the champagne bar sounded interesting. However, I have no idea if anything that I translated was actually true.

We've been there a couple of times. It's elegant and intimate, with a fireplace (if you're going in winter). They usually have several different champagnes available by the glass, but figure on roughly $10 and up for a glass. With the emphasis on &quot;and up.&quot;

In our opinion, it's not a casual place. When we've been there, people tend to be fairly dressy as they're usually having a glass or two before heading off somewhere...dinner at an elegant restaurant, the theatre, private clubs, etc.

The hotel is located in a handsome residential neighborhood and a short walk from the Trocadero for gorgeous views of the Eiffel Tower.

Don't forget that if you're traveling in December, you can sample a variety of champagnes (usually for free) in the basement wine bar at Fauchon's. A different champagne each day...tastings are sponsored by the various champagne houses. Pours can be quite generous.

I appreciate the information. I want to do something special for my birthday while in Paris. Sipping champagne in front of a fire in a posh place will do just fine for a start.

I will also visit Fauchon's to taste. Something fun for a day in December.

I love Fodor's. Just when I have an anxiety attack about the changes in my life I pull up Fodor's and see something new to experience. My anxiety is replaced with anticipation and excitement.

Thanks to you all.

gg

Additional info is available from the hotel's web site:
http://www.sofitel.com/sofitel/fiche...staurant.shtml

If you know in advance the specific date you plan to be there, email the hotel and ask them which champagnes/sparkling wines are available by the glass. The list changes from time to time, so it doesn't hurt to ask.