Chez Castel, Paris

This club really is a cut above the rest. Reserved for the upper echelons of Parisian society - politicians, show-biz celebrities and sports personalities mingle amongst the select clientèle who gathers here to eat, drink and have fun. Having said that - the elegant and eligible might stand a chance of gaining entrance to the plush red velvet and golden interior. The "chosen ones" converse amid the richly decorated rooms of this three-storey private mansion, while models and eccentrics strut their stuff to the sounds of the eighties on the basement dance floor. If you want to enjoy the luxury bistro restaurant serving French gastronomic delights of refined quality, it is advisable to book in advance.