This ramshackle inn and tavern lies just outside the Paris city limits, and is thus exempt from city laws. That makes it an ideal spot for newcomers to make connections, duels to be fought and illicit deals made. And, of course, there are no shortage of darkened alcoves and shadowy corners in which to conduct business.

Erm... if you value your smallclothes, you might want to avoid Chef Jean's specialty, white tubers in mutton grease.