Le Select
| Company type | Brasserie |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality, Food and Beverage |
| Founded | 1923 |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
Area served | Paris |
| Products | Food, Drinks |
Le Select is a historic Parisian brasserie established in 1923, located at 99 Boulevard Montparnasse within the 6th arrondissement, specifically in the Notre-Dame-des-Champs district. It became a significant hub for Parisian intellectuals during the interwar period, contributing notably to the development of Bohemian Culture at that time.
History
Together with other iconic establishments such as Le Dôme, La Rotonde, Closerie des Lilas, and La Coupole, Le Select played a pivotal role in shaping the artistic and intellectual atmosphere of Montparnasse near the Vavin intersection (present-day Pablo Picasso plaza).
Distinguished patrons who frequented the brasserie included literary and artistic figures like Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, and Picasso.
During the period of the Nazi Occupation, Le Select became a favored gathering spot for prominent homosexual artists such as Serge Lifar, Jean Marais, Suzy Solidor, Marlow Moss, and Antoinette Hendrika Nijhoff-Wind. This cultural enclave was shared with other notable venues including Le Monocle, Chez Jane Stick, and Le Bœuf sur le toit.
Following World War II, Le Select continued to attract members of the Jewish School of Paris, welcoming artists like Isaac Frenkel and Mane-Katz among its clientele.