FRENCH TWIST

The apéro is a beloved Parisian ritual. Here’s where to head for a preprandial tipple in the French capital this summer.

Jeff Koehler

PARIS The heure de l’apéro is an almost sacred tradition in Paris, a magical hour in the late afternoon or early evening when friends meet for a pre-dinner apéritif — or apéro, as it’s called colloquially — and a few accompanying snacks. The drink itself should be light, preferably dry, and ideally modestly alcoholic, as it’s meant to whet the appetite without overpowering the senses. While that can mean a chilled glass of white wine or champagne, a true Parisian aperó has more flair and color — Campari, Lillet, or Dubonnet, say; an Aperol spritz or anything else that will easily segue into the dinner that follows. In summer, outdoor terraces are a popular place to convene for an aperó. The most glamorous of those at the moment is at…

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