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Find quick answers to the most common questions about La Compagnie St Germain. From reservations and opening hours to wine, the menu and practical details, everything you need to know before your visit is here.
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What is La Compagnie St Germain?
La Compagnie St Germain is the original La Compagnie, a wine bar tucked away in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, first opened in 2011 on rue Lobineau — a treasure trove of hard-to-find French wines and sought-after bottles from natural winemakers.
Why was it originally called La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels?
The original name of La Compagnie St Germain, La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, was a mischievous nod to the surge of natural wines, embracing the idea that great wines are gifts of nature transformed by producers. It is now referred to simply as La Compagnie.
Where is it located?
La Compagnie St Germain is located at 7 rue Lobineau, in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood of Paris's 6th arrondissement, on the Left Bank.
What type of wine does it specialise in?
La Compagnie St Germain specialises in hard-to-find French wines and sought-after bottles from natural winemakers, drawn from small producers in France, Italy, Spain and beyond.
How many wines are on the list?
The wine list at La Compagnie St Germain often reaches 800 different references of red, white and champagne, alongside small sharing plates.
Are there wines available by the glass?
Yes, La Compagnie St Germain pours a good thirty wines by the glass, across white, red, sparkling, sweet and dry, most priced between €8 and €20, alongside a few exceptional wines. This season, the Carte sous Table selection of Bordeaux wines is also available by the glass, with four wines by the glass from €14 to €39.
What is the Carte sous Table?
The Carte sous Table is a seasonal collaboration between Duclot and Experimental at La Compagnie St Germain: 14 Bordeaux wines from iconic appellations including Pomerol, Pauillac and Saint-Julien, with rare older vintages such as Château Cantenac Brown 1995. This season, it runs from 16 September to 16 February.
Does La Compagnie St Germain offer wine tastings?
Yes, La Compagnie St Germain hosts Cellar Sessions — evenings of tasting, conversation and savoir-faire led by winemakers, each one exploring a single region through a selection of wines. This autumn's programme features Alsace and Sancerre.
Can I buy bottles of wine to take home?
Technically yes, though bottles at La Compagnie St Germain are priced as they are for drinking in, which makes take-away less advantageous for guests — it is something the team does rarely.
What makes La Compagnie St Germain different from other wine bars in Paris?
As the original La Compagnie, La Compagnie St Germain combines a list that often reaches 800 references, centred on hard-to-find French and natural wines, with a design by Dorothée Meilichzon full of discreet corners — a place to hide away with a bottle on the table and snacks to share over hushed conversation.
Does La Compagnie St Germain serve food?
Yes, La Compagnie St Germain serves small sharing plates, perfectly sized to share and made to accompany the wine.
How is the food menu put together?
The food menu at La Compagnie St Germain draws on products from local purveyors, delicately transformed into dishes to accompany wine — elegant, yet understated.
Can I order cheese and charcuterie?
Yes, La Compagnie St Germain serves cheeses from artisan cheesemakers and charcuterie piled high.
Are vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options available?
Yes, the food menu at La Compagnie St Germain includes vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. Vegan: almonds and hazelnuts, coloured radishes, eggplant caviar. Vegetarian: warm gougère, artichoke flower with burratina, mushroom croque, seasonal platter, rum baba (also available vegan). Gluten-free: almonds and hazelnuts, coloured radishes, artichoke flower with burratina, Cantabrian anchovies, sardines, Pata Negra, cecina, prosciutto cotto, seasonal platter.
Can the team recommend wine pairings?
Yes, the team at La Compagnie St Germain is made up of qualified sommeliers, happy to advise on food and wine pairings.
Are the wine and food menus available online?
Yes, the wine menu and the food menu for La Compagnie St Germain are available to download as PDFs from the venue's page on experimentalgroup.com.
Do I need a reservation to visit?
Reservations are encouraged at La Compagnie St Germain, and the team will do their best to find a space if you're just walking by.
Can I reserve a table online?
Yes, tables at La Compagnie St Germain can be reserved online through the venue's booking page on experimentalgroup.com.
What are the opening hours?
The opening hours of La Compagnie St Germain vary and are updated regularly in the dedicated section.
Does the bar close for the summer?
Yes, La Compagnie St Germain closes for the summer, usually for the two weeks around mid-August.
What are the kitchen hours?
The kitchen hours of La Compagnie St Germain vary and are updated regularly in the dedicated section.
Is La Compagnie St Germain suitable for an aperitif or late-night drinks?
Yes, La Compagnie St Germain suits both, from an early-evening aperitif to late-night wine. Opening hours vary and are updated regularly in the dedicated section.
Can I visit just for a glass of wine?
Yes, guests are welcome to visit La Compagnie St Germain for just a glass of wine, with no need to order food.
Is there a minimum spend?
No, there is no minimum spend at La Compagnie St Germain.
What neighbourhood is La Compagnie St Germain in?
La Compagnie St Germain is in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, in Paris's 6th arrondissement, on the Left Bank.
What is the atmosphere like at La Compagnie St Germain?
La Compagnie St Germain is an intimate, unhurried wine bar: afternoon settles in and evening takes over, inviting guests to hide away in discreet corners and pause over hushed conversation, with a bottle on the table arriving in garnet and honey-coloured hues.
Who designed the space?
Designer Dorothée Meilichzon revisited the design of La Compagnie St Germain in 2024, with graphic designer Clovis Rétif adding the finishing touches: wood-panelled walls, mirrored surfaces that reflect natural light, a burnt orange carpet, exposed brick that recalls a wine cellar, low-slung sofas and a curved wooden bar.
Is La Compagnie St Germain suitable for a date night?
Yes, the discreet corners and low-slung sofas of La Compagnie St Germain make it a natural choice for a date night in Saint-Germain.
Can I sit at the bar?
Yes, subject to availability: the curved wooden bar at the heart of La Compagnie St Germain is open to walk-in guests, though bar seats cannot be reserved. It invites conversation about discreet winemakers and journeys through undiscovered vineyards.
Is there outdoor seating?
No, La Compagnie St Germain does not have outdoor seating or a terrace.
What is the nearest metro station?
The nearest metro stations to La Compagnie St Germain are Mabillon, a 3-minute walk away, and Odéon, a 5-minute walk away.
Is there another Experimental venue nearby?
Yes, Prescription Cocktail Club, the group's cocktail bar at 23 rue Mazarine, is also in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Can I host a private event at La Compagnie St Germain?
Yes, La Compagnie St Germain is a beautiful backdrop for a product launch, a talk, a corporate event, after-work drinks or a milestone celebration, with the team on hand to make sure glasses are filled and guests leave with fond memories.
What spaces are available for private events?
Two spaces are available at La Compagnie St Germain: the Bar, a 60 sq m space for up to 60 guests, and La Verrière, a smaller space for intimate evenings of up to 20 guests.
What is the capacity for a private event?
La Compagnie St Germain can host up to 60 guests privately in the Bar, or reserve a smaller space, La Verrière, for groups of up to 20.
What is served at private events?
Private events at La Compagnie St Germain are all about wine and snacks made to share: La Verrière offers wine, champagne and soft drinks alongside snacks, and the event menu includes Prosciutto al Tartufo, Cecina de León, an eggplant cream and a vegan fennel salad.
Can I book a wine tasting for a group?
La Compagnie St Germain is an ideal setting for tastings and exclusive evenings, and the team is happy to guide guests through the spaces, options and availability.
Can I organise a corporate event?
Yes, La Compagnie St Germain hosts corporate events, from after-work drinks to product launches and talks, alongside private celebrations.
Does the venue host festive season celebrations?
Yes, La Compagnie St Germain is a hideaway from the busy streets of Paris and winter's chill, well suited to a Christmas party or a corporate end-of-year celebration.
How do I enquire about a private event?
Private event enquiries for La Compagnie St Germain can be sent by email to eventsparis@expegroup.com, and an events brochure is available on request.
What payment methods are accepted?
La Compagnie St Germain accepts Carte Bleue, American Express and cash.
Is there a dress code?
Yes, neat attire is required at La Compagnie St Germain.
Is La Compagnie St Germain wheelchair accessible?
Yes, La Compagnie St Germain is accessible to guests with reduced mobility via an access ramp.
Are children welcome?
Yes, children are welcome at La Compagnie St Germain, with no particular conditions.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, dogs are welcome at La Compagnie St Germain.
Is there parking nearby?
Yes, underground parking is available at the Saint-Germain covered market, and a few electric vehicle charging bays can be found on rue Lobineau.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is available at La Compagnie St Germain.
Where can I find upcoming events?
Upcoming events at La Compagnie St Germain, including Cellar Sessions, are listed on the venue's What's On page.
How do I get in touch?
La Compagnie St Germain can be reached by phone at 09 54 90 20 20, or by email at reservation@compagniedesvinssurnaturels.com.
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