Luckily not a shrine to the celebrated authors' reported misogynistic views, men and women are welcome in this tribute to Ernest Hemingway in the Paris Ritz.

This is allegedly where the writer of A Farewell to Arms sat during the liberation of Paris in 1944.

In tribute to its most famous guest, the intimate bar now holds Hemingway memorabilia as well as homages to other writers including Proust.

The sumptuous bar is cosy and unpretentious, although drinks are a little on the pricy side.

As the most famous hotel bar in the French capital, diverse crowds soak up the laid-back atmosphere while sipping on delicious drinks, including a champagne cocktail adorned with a fresh orchid.

Visitors should also remember to visit the powder rooms, which are noted as among the best in the world, complete with impressive octagonal mirrors.

Other notable hotel bars in Paris include Fontainebleau at Le Meurice, bar Montaigne at Plaza Athenee and Jaipur Bar at Hotel Vernet.