"The address that invented Paris natural wine — book Le Verre Volé for Cyril Bordarier's 400-bottle cave and bistro plates beside the canal."
About Le Verre Volé
Le Verre Volé opened on the Rue de Lancry in 2000 and created the format the rest of Paris's natural wine scene has built on since: a cave where the bottles on the shelves are at once for sale and for drinking, where the kitchen exists to make the wine taste better, and where the Canal Saint-Martin neighbourhood supplies the social fabric. Owner Cyril Bordarier has grown the list to more than 400 references through direct relationships with producers across France and beyond. It remains the most historically significant address in the Paris natural wine landscape.
The Kitchen
The wine comes first, and the cellar shows it: domaines in Burgundy, the Jura and the Loire whose work the team has followed across vintages, chosen with the knowledge of genuine engagement rather than commercial sourcing. The food programme — charcuterie, cheese and the daily fish or meat plate — is built to complement the wine's character, changing with the market. Plates start around €25 a la carte, and any bottle from the shelf can be opened at the table for a small corkage. This is a French wine bar in its purest, founding form.
The Room
The room is small, lively and unpolished in the way the format needs: shelves of bottles for the wall, a handful of tables, the canal a few steps away. It runs as a community gathering point as much as a restaurant, busiest in the evening when the Rue de Lancry fills. Service is informed and opinionated about the list — ask, and you will be steered well. The bottles on the shelves give a first date its conversation; the canal gives the evening its extension. Book about a week ahead.
Best for a first date
For a first date, a birthday or a solo seat at the bar, Le Verre Volé offers the most historically rooted natural wine experience on the Canal Saint-Martin — the shelves are the conversation. A natural first-date and birthday table.
Not for
Not for a formal, hushed dinner or a large party — Le Verre Volé is a small, busy wine cave built for two to four, where the noise and the bottles are the point.
Frequently Asked
Where is Le Verre Volé?
Le Verre Volé is at 67 Rue de Lancry in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, a few steps from the Canal Saint-Martin.
What is Le Verre Volé known for?
Pioneering the Paris natural wine cave: a shop and bar in one, opened in 2000, where 400-plus mostly natural bottles are sold to take away or drink in.
Who owns Le Verre Volé?
Owner Cyril Bordarier, who built the wine list through direct relationships with producers in Burgundy, the Jura, the Loire and beyond.
What food does Le Verre Volé serve?
A short, daily-changing menu of charcuterie, cheese and a fish or meat plate, built to pair with the wine; plates start around EUR 25.
Do I need a reservation for Le Verre Volé?
Yes, it is small and busy in the evenings; book about a week ahead, especially for weekends.
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Practical Information
Address67 Rue de Lancry, 75010 Paris, France
NeighbourhoodCanal Saint-Martin, 10th arrondissement
CuisineNatural Wine Bar, French
PriceNatural wine bar; plates from around EUR 25 a la carte, plus bottles from the shelf
Dress CodeCasual
SeatingSmall bistro lined with wine shelves; canal-side, busiest in the evening
ReservationReservations recommended, about a week ahead; natural wine cave and bistro; daily-changing plates
