11TH ARRONDISSEMENT, PARIS

There is something very, “je ne sais quoi” about the Paris native Louise Follain – reminding us of a modern Jane Birkin. Hitch a ride with her as she is spending her time around the 11th Arrondissment.

If you need proof that rock music is alive and kicking in Paris, head to La Rue Biscornet, a narrow lane between the 11th and 12th arrondissements, where you’ll find Supersonic, a live music venue keeping the spirit of rock ’n’ roll very much alive and nurturing the local rock scene.

Push open the door of Born Bad Record Shop and you’ll already feel you’ve found a rare treasure. With its turquoise vinyl racks and orange wax floor, the décor is reminiscent of the bizarre record shop in A Clockwork Orange.

An evening at Red House evokes feelings of the eponymous track by Jimi Hendrix: haunting, electric and with dazzling blues. Here, the bartenders stir your emotions with seasonally changing cocktails and a house Negroni (a crowd favourite at just 5 Euros) plus an impeccable selection of craft beers.

L’Alimentation Générale, which means “general food store”, is a popular symbol in French culture: these types of shops are often operated by immigrant families from the Maghreb diaspora, which is true of Said Messous, the founder of this venue.

“Coffee Brewers - Music Lovers” is a slogan of The Hood, a coffee shop on Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, one of the busiest and most cosmopolitan streets in the city. Indeed, cafés are part of the Parisian lifestyle, but they often rely more on tradition than actual coffee, or music.

Adöm is the perfect vintage shop for those who want to look the part. Founded over 15 years ago, Adöm has two stores opposite one another – one for men (at 35 Rue de la Roquette) and one for women (at 56).

Treize was co-founded by a group of artists, curators and producers, who look to experiment with alternative, long-term ways of producing and programming artist's projects. “Every member of Treize is free to take on any project without consultation,” they explain, “as long as it is consistent with our programming and they encourage artistic exchange and discussion with the entire group.”