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Gilles Peterson's Paris – in pictures

Eurostar Paris: La Bellevilloise cafe, Paris, France  - 2007
La Bellevilloise Founded as a cooperative in 1877, La Bellevilloise played a key role in the cultural life of eastern Paris between 1910 and 1949. It is carrying on that tradition today as one of the city's must-visit nightclubs, with multiple bars, performance areas, a restaurant and an exhibition space on rue Boyer Photograph: Time Out / Rex Features
Eurostar Paris: Chez Jeanette restaurant, Paris, France
Chez Jeanette With its refurbished original features, carefully maintained rough edges and location in Saint-Denis – one of Paris's emerging bourgeois-bohemian (bo-bo) neighbourhoods – there is more than a hint of Shoreditch about this cafe. Popular with hip young Parisians seeking an after-work beer Photograph: Time Out / Rex Features/TOU
Eurostar Paris: Wanderlust, Paris
Wanderlust Perched on the banks of the Seine, Paris's latest creative space looks set to become one of the capital's cultural hotspots. It boasts the largest terrace (1600 sq m) in the city, an open-air cinema, nightclub, bar, restaurant and exhibition space – and with a closing time of 6am the entertainment can last all night Photograph: Jakob + Macfarlane/N. Borel
Eurostar Paris: Galerie W interior
Galerie W Emerging local and international artists are showcased in Galerie W's 10,000 sq ft of exhibition space on rue Lepic. The gallery – founded in 1998 by Eric Landau – represents 20 artists whose work is always on display, but the walls and works change almost daily. It also hosts concerts, signings and children's workshops Photograph: Galerie W
Eurostar Paris: La Fidélité, Paris
La Fidélité This contemporary brasserie is brought to you by La Clique, the impossibly hip crew behind Le Baron nightclubs in Paris, New York and London. It's where the fashionista crowd go to enjoy delicious joue de bouef (beef cheek) and pastis mojitos. There's even an apartment to rent for a party Photograph: La Fidélité
Eurostar Paris: New Morning jazz cafe, Paris
New Morning Miles Davis and Chet Baker are among the jazz greats who have graced this legendary Paris music venue over the years. Situated on rue des Petites Ecuries, New Morning is a no-fuss venue, consisting of one room and one bar with space to really get into the music Photograph: Philippe Pierangelli
Eurostar Paris: Catherine Baba, Silencio, Paris
Silencio Catherine Baba, with a beaded wig, poses during fashion week at David Lynch's subterranean entertainment space in Paris, Silencio. Named after the theatre in Lynch's 2001 film Mulholland Drive. Silencio is said to be an architectural execution of Lynch's cinematic passion for shapes, textures, light and illusion Photograph: New York Times/Redux/eyevine
Eurostar Paris: Superfly Records, Paris
Superfly Records World-renowned DJ Gilles Peterson lists this record store as one of his favourite places to shop. Based in rue Notre Dame de Nazareth, there are good Moroccan restaurants nearby, too Photograph: Superfly Records
Eurostar Paris: Model wearing 1940s couture from Thanx God I'm a VIP
Thanx God I'm A VIP This vintage couture showroom is a favourite of the Paris fashion pack and came to prominence in the mid-1990s after founder Sylvie Chateigner began throwing parties of the same name at venues around the city. It remains one of the top vintage shopping destinations in Paris Photograph: Amnaye Nhas
Eurostar Paris: Terminus Nord restaurant, Paris, France
Terminus Nord Situated opposite the Gare du Nord, there is something reassuringly unchanging and traditional about Terminus Nord, with its art deco interior, crisp white tablecloths and brisk and efficient service. Whether you want oysters from Brittany or sea urchin from the Med, this is the perfect place for a meal before getting on the Eurostar

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Don't miss out on your opportunity to see Gilles Peterson at 'Eurostar presents Traction' on 14 July in London. Visit eurostartraction.com for tickets and more information
Photograph: Time Out / Rex Features
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