Amnesia Cafe
- Nightlife | Bars, Taverns and Pubs
This is one of the most popular gay bars in the Marais.
| Address: | 42 Rue Vieille du Temple |
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| Paris |
| Phone: | +33 1 4272 1694 |
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| Hours: | Daily from 11 am-2 am |
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Andy Wahloo
- Nightlife | Bars, Taverns and Pubs
This snug and funky Moroccan-themed bar (the name means "I have nothing" in Arabic) has sequined banquettes and judicious North African decorative touches. On weekend evenings, it's packed solid with young bodies dancing to the electro-<I>rai </I>tunes. P
| Address: | 69 Rue des Gravilliers |
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| Paris |
| Phone: | +33 1 4271 2038 |
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| Hours: | Open Tuesday-Saturday from 5 pm |
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Barrio Latino
- Nightlife | Dance Clubs/ Nightclubs
This is a trendy, multilevel Bastille-area restaurant and nightclub with a pronounced Latin theme. It's located in an old warehouse with a steel construction designed by Gustave Eiffel. The lines can be long, but there's always a party inside.
| Address: | 46-48 Rue du Faubourg St. Antoine |
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| Paris |
| 75011 |
Bataclan
This is an excellent venue for live music, with programs that run the gamut from rock and jazz to techno and opera. Even comedy routines find a home in this historic venue built to resemble a Japanese pagoda.
| Address: | 50 Blvd. Voltaire |
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| Paris |
Cafe Charbon
- Nightlife | Bars, Taverns and Pubs
You'll feel like a character in a novel by Guy de Maupassant as you relax under the vaulted ceilings of this restored belle epoque space. But the long bar, airy interior and 19th-century details are the only antiquated things there-this nightspot draws ma
| Address: | 109 Rue Oberkampf |
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| Paris |
| 75011 |
| Phone: | +33 1 4357 5513 |
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| Hours: | Daily from 9 am |
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Chez Michou
- Nightlife | Additional Experiences (Nightlife)
Famed Parisian cross-dressing show at its best, but if you really want to enjoy the wit of the "ladies," you'll need a good command of French. You'll recognize Michou by his blue suit, shoes and eyeglasses.
| Address: | 80 Rue des Martyrs |
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| Paris |
Crazy Horse Paris
- Nightlife | Additional Experiences (Nightlife)
Women clad in spotlights perform a classic, extravagant, topless cabaret show.
| Address: | 12 Ave. George V |
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| Paris |
| 75008 |
| Phone: | +33 1 4723 3232 |
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| Website: | http://www.lecrazyhors... |
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| Hours: | Year-round two shows nightly; September-June, three shows on Satu |
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Curio Parlor
- Nightlife | Bars, Taverns and Pubs
The Latin Quarter is usually known for its scruffy student bars and expat pubs, but this stylish speakeasy hidden near the Place Maubert draws a hip young crowd from the Right Bank. Its exotic cocktails are served amid an intriguing decor of taxidermied a
| Address: | 16 Rue des Bernadins |
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| Paris |
De la Ville Cafe
- Nightlife | Bars, Taverns and Pubs
This former belle epoque brasserie and bordello with the neo-industrial walls and a mosaic-tiled ceiling is one of the most popular bars in the Grands Boulevards district. A huge sidewalk terrace overlooks the busy street, where locals eat during the day;
| Address: | 34 Blvd. Bonne Nouvelle |
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| Paris |
Elysee Montmartre
This wonderfully restored 19th-century theater hosts cutting-edge rock, alternative and electronica outfits from both sides of the pond. Once a month is Le Bal, an old-fashioned couples dance party with a live band.
| Address: | 72 Blvd. Rochechouart |
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| Paris |
Harry's New York Bar
- Nightlife | Bars, Taverns and Pubs
A favorite of expats and Parisians alike, this was once the haunt of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Gloria Swanson, George Gershwin and Noel Coward. The Ivy League club decor still recalls the 1920s. Supposedly, a barman at Harry's invented the Bl
| Address: | 5 Rue Daunou |
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| Paris |
| 75002 |
Jazz Club Lionel Hampton
This place plays jazz, big band, swing and blues in a dark, luxurious atmosphere in the Hotel Meridien Etoile. The whiskey list is extensive.
| Address: | 81 Blvd. Gouvion St. Cyr |
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| Paris |
| 75017 |
| Phone: | +33 1 4068 3042 |
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| Website: | http://www.jazzclub-pa... |
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| Hours: | Monday-Saturday from 10 pm and Sunday brunch concerts from 12:30 |
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L'Ile Enchantee
- Nightlife | Bars, Taverns and Pubs
Sporting iPods and tattoos, creatively torn clothing and the latest designer sneakers, the eclectic clientele of this laid-back Belleville hangout goes for the affordable cocktails and live DJs on the weekends. At lunchtime, it's packed with local artsy t
| Address: | 65 Blvd. de la Villette |
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| Paris |
| Phone: | +33 1 4201 6799 |
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| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8 am-2 am, Saturday 10 am-2 am. |
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La Dame de Canton
One of the first of the nightclub boats to moor on the quays along the Seine in the mid-1990s, the <I>Canton Lady</I> (formerly called <I>Guinguette Pirate</I>, then <I>Cabaret Pirate</I>), a Chinese junk, also hosts some of the best live concerts in Pari
| Address: | 11 Quai Francois Mauriac |
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| Paris |
Le Batofar
- Nightlife | Dance Clubs/ Nightclubs
This large vessel was a lightship that used to guard the perilous Irish coasts. Lovingly restored, it's now a bar on a boat and one of Paris' most exciting disco venues for lovers of techno, rock and hip-hop. DJs fly in from all over the world to work the
| Address: | 11 Quai Francois Mauriac |
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| Paris |
| Phone: | +33 1 5360 1730 |
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| Website: | http://www.batofar.org |
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| Hours: | The schedule can vary according to the program, but it's generall |
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Le Cab'
- Nightlife | Dance Clubs/ Nightclubs
This glamorous nightclub and restaurant near the Palais Royal is popular with fashionistas, which makes passing the door patrol difficult. Dress your best and consider booking a table in the restaurant to be sure to get in.
| Address: | 2 Place du Palais Royal |
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| Paris |
| Phone: | +33 1 5862 5625 |
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| Website: | http://www.cabaret.fr |
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| Hours: | Open Thursday-Saturday, bar and restaurant from 8 pm, club from 1 |
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Le Divan du Monde
This funky concert and clubbing venue hosts everything from <i>rai</i> and gypsy music to R&B and rock. Check the Web site for the monthly schedule.
| Address: | 75 Rue des Martyrs |
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| Paris |
Le Fumoir
- Nightlife | Bars, Taverns and Pubs
The relaxed atmosphere of this trendy London-style bar and restaurant behind the Louvre is reminiscent of a smoking room-hence the name. Great for a late-night martini or a morning cafe creme while enjoying the pile of free newspapers.
| Address: | 6 Rue de l'Amiral de Coligny |
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| Paris |
| 75001 |
Le Gibus
- Nightlife | Dance Clubs/ Nightclubs
This place is an institution for R&B and hip-hop music. Special events are advertised in advance.
| Address: | 18 Rue du Faubourg du Temple |
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| Paris |
| Phone: | +33 1 4700 7888 |
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| Website: | http://www.gibus.fr |
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| Hours: | Usually open Thursday-Saturday from midnight. |
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Le Lido
- Nightlife | Additional Experiences (Nightlife)
Head to the Lido for a spectacular night of entertainment. Located on the Champs-Elysees, Le Lido has been a fixture in Paris since 1946. The shows are a dazzling cabaret with fine dancing and gorgeous costumes. Many of the dancers are topless.
| Address: | 116-bis Ave. des Champs-Elysees |
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| Paris |
| Phone: | +33 1 4076 5610 |
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| Website: | http://www.lido.fr |
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| Hours: | Open daily for evening and matinee performances |
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Le Nouveau Casino
Though this place isn't actually a casino, the program of live rock 'n' roll bands and electronic music on dance nights is almost always a safe bet. Open most nights. Event times vary.
| Address: | 109 Rue Oberkampf |
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| Paris |
Le Rex Club
- Nightlife | Dance Clubs/ Nightclubs
Techno and house music at its best in the basement of the historic cinema Grand Rex. Famous DJs visit all the time. The sound system is state-of-the-art.
| Address: | 5 Boulevard Poissonniere |
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| Paris |
Le Showcase
- Nightlife | Dance Clubs/ Nightclubs
Dance until dawn on the banks of the Seine, under the stone arches of the Alexandre III bridge, to the latest international DJs and live bands. One of the most spacious clubs in Paris, perfect for claustrophobics.
| Address: | Under the Pont Alexandre III |
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| Paris |
Moulin Rouge
- Nightlife | Additional Experiences (Nightlife)
You will see visions of Toulouse-Lautrec paintings when you step inside this huge cancan cabaret, which is more than a century old. Today the show features a giant aquarium and more glitter than ever.
| Address: | 82 Blvd. de Clichy |
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| Paris |
| 75018 |
New Morning
Hot, crowded, but no longer smoky, this club books some of the best international jazz talent.
| Address: | 7-9 Rue des Petites Ecuries |
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| Paris |
| 75010 |
Paris-Paris
- Nightlife | Dance Clubs/ Nightclubs
Small and intimate, this former cabaret with carnival lights and 1980s decor is simply "the" place to be. Fashion editors, trust-fund twentysomethings and overstyled poseurs create a genuinely cheerful atmosphere on the dance floor. Go with friends-if you
| Address: | 5 Ave. de l'Opera |
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| Paris |
Pershing Lounge
- Nightlife | Bars, Taverns and Pubs
Located in the trendy Pershing Hall Hotel, this stylish, modern lounge is where Parisians go to sip champagne and cocktails while listening to DJs. The balcony and courtyard add to the ambience, especially in summer.
| Address: | 40 Rue Pierre Charron |
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| Paris |
Petit Journal Montparnasse
This crowded, no-frills landmark offers live jazz and blues. Food is served, too.
| Address: | 13 Rue du Commandant Mouchotte |
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| Paris |
| 75014 |
Queen
- Nightlife | Dance Clubs/ Nightclubs
This famous gay disco on the Champs-Elysees is now open to the general public most nights. Its theme nights range from Monday's Disco Queen and Tuesday's House Music to Diva Parties and Ladies' Nights. Check the Web site for the schedule.
| Address: | 102 Ave. des Champs Elysees |
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| Paris |
| 75008 |
Sir Winston
- Nightlife | Bars, Taverns and Pubs
Though the thirty- and fortysomething Parisians who pack this upscale cocktail bar are too young to recall the place's namesake, the cool clientele clearly appreciates the cigar smoke and stiff drinks in a modernized decor that mixes exotic Buddhist statu
| Address: | 5 Rue de Presbourg |
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| Paris |
| Phone: | +33 1 4067 1737 |
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| Hours: | Sunday-Tuesday 10 am-2 am, Wednesday-Saturday 10 am-4 am |
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Social Club
- Nightlife | Dance Clubs/ Nightclubs
DJs, concerts and aftershows, from electro to rock, in a club decked out in what's been described as a "neo-futuristic" style.
| Address: | 142 Rue Montmartre |
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| Paris |
| Phone: | +33 1 4028 0555 |
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| Website: | http://www.parissocial... |
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| Hours: | Check the Web site for the opening hours and schedule of events. |
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The Frog and Rosbif
- Nightlife | Bars, Taverns and Pubs
Amid the semiseediness of the upper Rue St. Denis is a welcoming oasis for the expatriate. This British-style pub offers the rare opportunity to drink a good pint, watch televised sports, read an English-language newspaper and chat with other Anglos. Fish
| Address: | 116 Rue St. Denis |
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| Paris |
| 75002 |
WAGG
- Nightlife | Dance Clubs/ Nightclubs
The former Whisky a GoGo club is now WAGG. Operated by Sir Terence Conran and the London club Fabric, this hip and trendy club has a decidedly British feel. The music is mostly funk and groove, and the welcome is friendly.
| Address: | 62 Rue Mazarine |
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| Paris |
| Phone: | +33 1 5542 2201 |
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| Website: | http://www.wagg.fr |
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| Hours: | Open Friday and Saturday from 11:30 pm, Sunday from midnight (and |
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