"Walking into La Loulou on Piedmont Avenue is like being transported to a bright, modern cafe in Paris. The walls are decorated in vibrant pink and yellow. The chandeliers are made with feathers. There are tall doors that open onto a patio with French-style cafe furniture. Even the bathroom is fun, completely covered in disco ball material with disco balls hanging from the ceiling and a neon sign reading you look good above the mirror."
"Originally from Paris, Beraud moved to the Bay in 2020. She was working for wine importers, selling wine to bars and restaurants, but wanted to have her own place, something more Parisian. Her inspiration was the old Art Nouveau wine bars found in the City of Light. I wanted to do something chic, a little fancy, but that's also for everybody, Beraud said. Like in Paris, you have very pretty wine bars, and you can come for a drink and appreciate the atmosphere."
La Loulou is a Parisian-inspired wine bar at 4250 Piedmont Ave in Oakland with bright pink and yellow decor, feather chandeliers, and a French-style patio. The owner, Lou Beraud, originally from Paris, moved to the Bay in 2020 after working for wine importers. Beraud named the bar La Loulou after a family nickname and modeled it on Art Nouveau wine bars from Paris. The bar features playful details including a disco-ball–covered bathroom and a neon 'you look good' sign. La Loulou opened in May after about a year of permitting delays and operates afternoon and evening hours Wednesday through Sunday.
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