Le Select
Saint Barthelemy
Le Select is a Parisian brasserie established in 1923, located at 99 Boulevard Montparnasse in the Notre-Dame-des-Champs neighborhood. It became one of the key meeting places for the Parisian intellectual and artistic community between the two world wars, alongside other famous cafés such as Le Dôme, La Rotonde, Closerie des Lilas, and La Coupole. The brasserie was frequented by prominent figures including Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso, and Agnès Capri, making it a central site in the Bohemian culture of the era. During the Nazi Occupation, it remained a gathering spot for notable homosexual figures from the artistic milieu such as Serge Lifar, Jean Marais, Suzy Solidor, and Antoinette Hendrika Nijhoff-Wind. After World War II, it continued to attract members of the Jewish School of Paris, including artists like Isaac Frenkel and Mane-Katz. Le Select holds a significant place in Parisian cultural history as a symbol of artistic and intellectual vibrancy in Montparnasse.
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Tipp: Visitors should explore Le Select during daylight hours to fully appreciate its historic ambiance and Montparnasse surroundings. While reservations are not always required, securing a table in advance during peak tourist seasons or weekends is advisable. The brasserie offers a classic Parisian dining experience, and visitors may benefit from checking for any seasonal promotions or special events. Exploring nearby Montparnasse landmarks can enrich the visit.
Interessante Fakten
- •Le Select was a favorite haunt of famous literary and artistic figures such as Ernest Hemingway, Scott Fitzgerald, and Pablo Picasso.
- •It was part of the vibrant Montparnasse café culture that shaped Parisian intellectual life between the World Wars.
- •During the Nazi Occupation, it served as a meeting place for prominent homosexual artists and cultural figures.
- •Le Select is located near the current Pablo Picasso plaza, formerly the Vavin crossroads, a historic cultural hotspot.
Geschichte
Le Select was founded in 1923 in Paris's 6th arrondissement at 99 Boulevard Montparnasse.
It quickly became a prominent gathering place for artists and intellectuals during the interwar period, alongside other Montparnasse cafés.
During the Nazi Occupation, it was frequented by prominent homosexual artists and figures.
Post-World War II, it remained a cultural hub, attracting members of the Jewish School of Paris.
Over the decades, it has maintained its reputation as a historic Parisian brasserie linked to Bohemian culture.
