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Things to see and do in Paris : Nightlife
10 addresses
Au Duc Des Lombards
21, boulevard Sébastopol Paris 75001 • 01 42 33 22 88Description:
1er ARRONDISSEMENT. This jazz joint draws big-name musicians and a crowd of music lovers. The interior features musical instruments and photos. A local hot spot. METRO: Châtelet-les Halles
Barrio Latino
46 Rue du Faubourg St Antoine, Paris 75011 • 01 55 78 84 75Description:
11ème ARRONDISSEMENT. For the early birds: The Barrio Latino closes at 2am, but offers a lot of bang for your buck. This is one of the friendlier joints in Paris the city that bites back. Wrought-iron ceilings and velvet sofas greet an eclectic mix from students to office workers. Those who simply came for a drink may find themselves drawn onto the dance floor by its relaxed atmosphere. METRO: Bastille
Batofar
11, quai Francois Mauriac Paris 75013 • 01 50 63 17 30Description:
13ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Add a little novelty to your nighttime pursuits at this funky club, which is set on a barge moored on the Seine. Trance, house and techno tunes are spun by world-famous DJs; during the week, patrons are treated to jazz bands and other live performers as well. The dance floor gets lots of action down below, and several bars take care of liquid refreshment. However, great music draws great crowds, especially on weekends, so be prepared for a wait. METRO: Quai de la Gare (line 6), Bibliothèque F. Mitterrand (line 14)
Buddha Bar
8-12, rue Boissy d'Anglais Paris 75008 • 01 53 05 90 00Description:
8ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Subtly lit and lorded over by an enormous buddha, this temple-like establishment stays at the forefront of Paris cool. While folks come to indulge in the Asian-inspired cuisine, many take advantage of the ambience at the cocktail bar, checking out the beautiful patrons and their style-conscious activity. Although meals and drinks can be pricey, the atmosphere is without compare. In addition, top DJs ably deliver mood-setting tunes that underscore the scene if you like, you can even buy a CD to take along. METRO: Concorde
Bus Palladium
6, rue Fontaine Paris 75009 • 01 53 21 07 33Description:
9ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Formerly THE place of yéyé music... this place has kept a 1960's look. This trendy dance club in the heart of Pigalle spins to a range of musical styles (disco, rap, R&B, soul, funk). It's a great place to people-watch. METRO: Blanche (line 2), Pigalle (lines 2, 12), or Saint George (line 12)
Café de la Danse
5, passage Louis-Philippe Paris 75011 • 01 47 00 57 59Description:
11ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Café de la Danse seats up to 500 people for a wide variety of shows, and concerts are presented almost every evening. Representative performers who have appeared include Cornu, Tortoise, and Cornershop. METRO: Bastille (lines 1, 5, 8)
Elysée Montmartre
72, bd Rochechouart Paris 75018 • 01 55 06 07 00Description:
18ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Add a little spice to your life by visiting Elysée Montmartre and experiencing one of their live music shows! The place is beautiful, at human scale, located in a building from the 19th century. From salsa to reggae nights, the club offers top music events, and crowds are always vivacious. You'll even get the chance to see new bands in the making or confirm your fondness for popular French bands who frequent the stage. METRO: Anvers (line 2)
Kong
1 Rue du Pont-Neuf Paris 75001 • 01 40 39 09 00Description:
It's good to be the king ... Kong has a lot going for it: an interior created by the French designer-to-rule-them-all, Philippe Starck, and a glammy style like a Japanese schoolgirl's trinket-box. However, the views are its most seductive traits: of the Parisian skyline and the seemingly endless supply of model patrons. Shine up your chic, as entry is extremely competitive. METRO: Pont-Neuf
La Casbah
18-20, rue de la Forge-Royale Paris 75011 • 01 43 71 04 39Description:
11ème ARRONDISSEMENT. This chic bar always plays the hottest music in a trendy environment. Cushions everywhere: orange, brown and violet tones it feels like being in 1001 Nights! It attracts mostly a young crowd and is always bursting with energy. It's definitely not the place to go if you want to relax with a drink and some quiet conversation. An unforgettable experience! Traditional Moroccan food is served in the restaurant. METRO: Ledru-Rollin, Faidherbe-Chaligny (line 8)
La Flèche d'Or
102 bis, rue de Bagnolet Paris 75020 • 01 44 64 01 02Description:
20ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Set in a former train station, Gare de Charonne, and designed by art students, this rocking club offers an alternative slant, thanks to its funky decor, art exhibits and varied menu of events. Live concerts are held just about every night and feature jazz, rock, Celtic, ska, reggae and punk and that's just to start! Lively patrons show up looking for a good time, and whether they encounter amateur bands or established performers, that's what they get! Three live shows each day. Crowds are often young and French, and alcohol and international food are available. METRO: Gambetta (line 3), Alexandre Dumas (line 2)
Best of the City
Barrio Latino
46 Rue du Faubourg St Antoine, Paris 75011 • 01 55 78 84 75Description:
11ème ARRONDISSEMENT. For the early birds: The Barrio Latino closes at 2am, but offers a lot of bang for your buck. This is one of the friendlier joints in Paris the city that bites back. Wrought-iron ceilings and velvet sofas greet an eclectic mix from students to office workers. Those who simply came for a drink may find themselves drawn onto the dance floor by its relaxed atmosphere. METRO: Bastille
Buddha Bar
8-12, rue Boissy d'Anglais Paris 75008 • 01 53 05 90 00Description:
8ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Subtly lit and lorded over by an enormous buddha, this temple-like establishment stays at the forefront of Paris cool. While folks come to indulge in the Asian-inspired cuisine, many take advantage of the ambience at the cocktail bar, checking out the beautiful patrons and their style-conscious activity. Although meals and drinks can be pricey, the atmosphere is without compare. In addition, top DJs ably deliver mood-setting tunes that underscore the scene if you like, you can even buy a CD to take along. METRO: Concorde
Kong
1 Rue du Pont-Neuf Paris 75001 • 01 40 39 09 00Description:
It's good to be the king ... Kong has a lot going for it: an interior created by the French designer-to-rule-them-all, Philippe Starck, and a glammy style like a Japanese schoolgirl's trinket-box. However, the views are its most seductive traits: of the Parisian skyline and the seemingly endless supply of model patrons. Shine up your chic, as entry is extremely competitive. METRO: Pont-Neuf
Le Baiser Salé
58 Rue des Lombards Paris 75001 • 01 42 33 37 71Description:
1er ARRONDISSEMENT. On the jazz-thick Rue des Lombards, Le Baiser Salé ("Salted Kiss") is convincingly smoky and moody. New bands dominate, but veterans sometimes grandstand and it's famous for promoting unusual and trans-ethnic styles. The ambiance is warm and welcoming; the dress code is very much "come as you are." Students, jazz fans and their long-suffering friends all manage to have a good time. METRO: Châtelet
Le Baron
6 Avenue Marceau Paris 75008 • 01 47 20 04 01Description:
Home to a select group of faithful clients, Le Baron makes the grade with its cosy atmosphere and good music. The door policy may be exacting (it is, after all, a teeny-tiny club), but inside the mood is welcoming. Rescued from disrepute by a graffiti artist, it has since played host to a more illustrious crowd, welcoming guests such as Bjork and Sofia Coppola. METRO: Georges V
Le Bataclan
50, bd Voltaire Paris 75011 • 01 43 14 00 30Description:
11ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Previously a theater, Le Bataclan now hosts regular concerts, including ones featuring popular names like Morcheeba and 16 Horsepower. The club hosts both French artists and performers from around the world. Some weekends, Le Bataclan offers a funky techno club on its dance floor. METRO: Oberkampf (lines 5, 9)
Le Cab
2 place Palais Royal Paris 75001 • 01 58 62 56 25Description:
1er ARRONDISSEMENT. Ultra-modern, techno-house emporium near the Louvre. Enormous beds and an all-white VIP square welcome beautiful people and trendy students alike. The door policy is one of the toughest in Paris: large groups should splinter before attempting entry. Past security, however, you're in for a hip, yet surprisingly unpretentious, evening. METRO: Champs Elysées
Le Queen
102, av des Champs-Elysées Paris 75008 • 01 53 89 08 90Description:
8ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Although it's not as strictly gay-only as when it premiered, this grande dame of Paris dance clubs maintains its legendary status as one of the city's top places to groove and be seen. The fantastic venue attracts hordes of gay men, along with celebrities and folks from creative fields. While dancing is always in fashion, other regular events include drag and strip shows and varied theme nights. Go late, and be prepared for crowds with no air-conditioning, just like in most Parisian clubs METRO: Georges V
World Place
32-34, rue Marbeuf Paris 75008 • 01 56 88 36 36Description:
8ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Having three celebrity owners (Johnny Depp, John Malkovich and Sean Penn) certainly helps maintain the buzz at this frequently-changing club, no matter what the current incarnation. Attractive patrons nibble on Mediterranean fare while nursing well-mixed cocktails in a fantastic atmosphere with modern white decor punctuated by splashes of colored light. DJs and the occasional live act keep the music (and the clientele) grooving. METRO: Franklin D. Roosevelt (Lines 1, 9)
Bars
Buddha Bar
8-12, rue Boissy d'Anglais Paris 75008 • 01 53 05 90 00Description:
8ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Subtly lit and lorded over by an enormous buddha, this temple-like establishment stays at the forefront of Paris cool. While folks come to indulge in the Asian-inspired cuisine, many take advantage of the ambience at the cocktail bar, checking out the beautiful patrons and their style-conscious activity. Although meals and drinks can be pricey, the atmosphere is without compare. In addition, top DJs ably deliver mood-setting tunes that underscore the scene if you like, you can even buy a CD to take along. METRO: Concorde
La Casbah
18-20, rue de la Forge-Royale Paris 75011 • 01 43 71 04 39Description:
11ème ARRONDISSEMENT. This chic bar always plays the hottest music in a trendy environment. Cushions everywhere: orange, brown and violet tones it feels like being in 1001 Nights! It attracts mostly a young crowd and is always bursting with energy. It's definitely not the place to go if you want to relax with a drink and some quiet conversation. An unforgettable experience! Traditional Moroccan food is served in the restaurant. METRO: Ledru-Rollin, Faidherbe-Chaligny (line 8)
La Fontaine
1, rue de Charonne Paris 75011 • 01 47 00 58 36Description:
11ème ARRONDISSEMENT. This little red bistro is friendly and pleasant, whether you have a small meal or nurse a cocktail while you socialize. Sit outside on the terrace for a relaxed evening, or sit inside amid classy decor and enjoy the music and a glass of wine or a well-mixed drink. METRO: Bastille (lines 1, 5, 8), Ledru-Rollin (line8)
Dance Clubs
Barrio Latino
46 Rue du Faubourg St Antoine, Paris 75011 • 01 55 78 84 75Description:
11ème ARRONDISSEMENT. For the early birds: The Barrio Latino closes at 2am, but offers a lot of bang for your buck. This is one of the friendlier joints in Paris the city that bites back. Wrought-iron ceilings and velvet sofas greet an eclectic mix from students to office workers. Those who simply came for a drink may find themselves drawn onto the dance floor by its relaxed atmosphere. METRO: Bastille
Batofar
11, quai Francois Mauriac Paris 75013 • 01 50 63 17 30Description:
13ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Add a little novelty to your nighttime pursuits at this funky club, which is set on a barge moored on the Seine. Trance, house and techno tunes are spun by world-famous DJs; during the week, patrons are treated to jazz bands and other live performers as well. The dance floor gets lots of action down below, and several bars take care of liquid refreshment. However, great music draws great crowds, especially on weekends, so be prepared for a wait. METRO: Quai de la Gare (line 6), Bibliothèque F. Mitterrand (line 14)
Bus Palladium
6, rue Fontaine Paris 75009 • 01 53 21 07 33Description:
9ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Formerly THE place of yéyé music... this place has kept a 1960's look. This trendy dance club in the heart of Pigalle spins to a range of musical styles (disco, rap, R&B, soul, funk). It's a great place to people-watch. METRO: Blanche (line 2), Pigalle (lines 2, 12), or Saint George (line 12)
Elysée Montmartre
72, bd Rochechouart Paris 75018 • 01 55 06 07 00Description:
18ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Add a little spice to your life by visiting Elysée Montmartre and experiencing one of their live music shows! The place is beautiful, at human scale, located in a building from the 19th century. From salsa to reggae nights, the club offers top music events, and crowds are always vivacious. You'll even get the chance to see new bands in the making or confirm your fondness for popular French bands who frequent the stage. METRO: Anvers (line 2)
La Casbah
18-20, rue de la Forge-Royale Paris 75011 • 01 43 71 04 39Description:
11ème ARRONDISSEMENT. This chic bar always plays the hottest music in a trendy environment. Cushions everywhere: orange, brown and violet tones it feels like being in 1001 Nights! It attracts mostly a young crowd and is always bursting with energy. It's definitely not the place to go if you want to relax with a drink and some quiet conversation. An unforgettable experience! Traditional Moroccan food is served in the restaurant. METRO: Ledru-Rollin, Faidherbe-Chaligny (line 8)
Le Queen
102, av des Champs-Elysées Paris 75008 • 01 53 89 08 90Description:
8ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Although it's not as strictly gay-only as when it premiered, this grande dame of Paris dance clubs maintains its legendary status as one of the city's top places to groove and be seen. The fantastic venue attracts hordes of gay men, along with celebrities and folks from creative fields. While dancing is always in fashion, other regular events include drag and strip shows and varied theme nights. Go late, and be prepared for crowds with no air-conditioning, just like in most Parisian clubs METRO: Georges V
Les Bains
7, rue du Bourg-l'Abbé Paris 75003 • 01 48 87 01 80Description:
3ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Totally renovated and equipped with top sound quality, this hip, late-night dance club which occupies space formerly devoted to Turkish baths draws fashion models, Hollywood glitterati and international trendsetters. Great house, rock, and disco music typically set the scene, but you'll also hear R&B, soul and other genres. To ensure that you get past the chi-chi bouncers, grab dinner in the Thai restaurant upstairs (open Wed-Sun). A Parisian treat. METRO: Etienne Marcel (line 4)
Rex Club
5, bd Poissonnière Bonne-Nouvelle, Paris 75002 • 01 42 36 10 96Description:
2ème ARRONDISSEMENT. This Parisian dance factory always draws a crowd, just as it's been doing since the mid-1980s. Thanks to a host of top DJs (Laurent Garnier, Carl Cox) and a terrific sound system, patrons can expect to be inundated by thumping house and techno sounds. Depending on who's spinning, you might also catch reggae, funk, rock and even world tunes. Don't be surprised to find long lines for admittance. METRO: Bonne-Nouvelle (line 8 or 9)
SanZ SanS
49, rue du Fbg-St-Antoine Paris 75011 • 01 44 75 78 78Description:
11ème ARRONDISSEMENT. This Bastille club keeps bodies moving all night with funk, Latin, and hip-hop sounds. Fun, funky, and oh-so-French. In a pink neo-gothic, baroque design. Two giant screens show you what's happening within the club...at this very minute! METRO: Bastille (lines 1, 5, 8)
World Place
32-34, rue Marbeuf Paris 75008 • 01 56 88 36 36Description:
8ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Having three celebrity owners (Johnny Depp, John Malkovich and Sean Penn) certainly helps maintain the buzz at this frequently-changing club, no matter what the current incarnation. Attractive patrons nibble on Mediterranean fare while nursing well-mixed cocktails in a fantastic atmosphere with modern white decor punctuated by splashes of colored light. DJs and the occasional live act keep the music (and the clientele) grooving. METRO: Franklin D. Roosevelt (Lines 1, 9)
To see, to do in Paris