Find out about the Nightlife in Paris

Like most large Western cities, Paris plays host to a vibrant nightlife culture. Yet unlike that of other ‘dance capitals’, where huge commercialised uber-clubs now reign supreme, Paris nightlife, focused on a cluster of small, independent venues, retains a distinctly cultured and non-corporate character. For this reason, Paris offers a nightlife experience that can certainly be said to be unique, and there is definitely plenty of options to choose from, meaning all tastes are catered for.

So if you are planning on taking one of the many Paris tours from London then why should you try and stay a bit longer and see some of the nightlife? Well we hope to answer this question for you below.

The City of Chic

If you’re into cocktail bars, try the Bar du Plaza Athénée (25 avenue Montaigne). With its stylish and glitzy aesthetic, electronic menus, and neon bar, the establishment is sure to provide an intriguing and intoxication.

For an up-market, chic night-out, head for Club Silencio, owned by American director David Finch. Silencio’s gold-plated walls and barrel-shaped interior evoke a surreal fragment of Hollywood deep in the heart of Paris. The club is members-only until midnight, when its doors open to the general public.

If you’re looking to get down and groove, fix on your dancing boots on trot on down to Rex Club (5 Boulevard Poissonnière) for a night of electro and house. Rex Club’s spectacular light displays and its spatial mix of the intimate and the open, as well as its regular hosting of top-class DJs, means it provides a stimulating environment for a bit of midnight revelling.

Alternatively, you could find yourself partying with the stars at World Place (32-34 rue Marbeuf
Paris). Owned by a celebrity triumvirate consisting of Johnny Depp, John Malkovich, and Sean Penn, World Place boasts attractive clientele and design, sublime cocktails, and an ever-changing program, so is definitely worth a visit.

For a Cultured Night-out  

For a more relaxed evening, sample the unique atmosphere of the Buddha Bar (8/12, rue Boissy d’Anglas). With its enchanted red, gold, and wrought iron fixtures and its Asian-style menu, the bar offers its customers an alternative, cerebral night on the tiles. Begin your evening with dinner in the basement restaurant before heading upstairs to marvel at the intricate statue of the Buddha whilst enjoying some alcoholic refreshments at the bar.

Paris is the long-established home of the wine-bar, so if you enjoy a good quaff, be sure not to miss out on these. The best of a good bunch is without doubt Le Verre Volé (67 rue de Lancry), which features a ‘library’ of wines on display and a serves a selection of sumptuous cheeses. Booking is required, and getting a table can be problematic at times so make sure you ring well in advance.

Paris is brimming with options for the holidaying partygoer – those listed here are merely the tip of the iceberg. Be sure to tap the knowledge of any locals you happen to fall in with on your night-time sojourns to find new and exciting venues and events. The Paris party-scene generally has a very welcoming and positive atmosphere, but remember that, as with any city, you should stay clear of seedy-looking bars and dark side-streets, and always keep some company with you.