Complete Guide to Nightlife in Paris - 2024 (2024)

There are places to go out for every budget, from cosy and reasonably priced pubs, to noble trendy bars and to sinfully expensive nightclubs and discos. Here you should pay attention to the dress code, because many have a strict door policy. Most locations are open daily all year round, but some open-air clubs are only open in the summer.

For several years now, electro clubs have been on the rise in Paris as well. The quality is first class, some are even open 24 hours a day. Those who don't like disco go to a pub, a bistro, visit a cabaret or a classical concert or try their luck at the casino.

In the immediate neighborhood is the amusem*nt district with the same name around Place Pigalle, which enjoys a rather dubious reputation.

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In addition to restaurants offering Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and, of course, French specialities, there are numerous wine cellars, fish restaurants and trendy restaurants, as well as elegant bars, eateries and gourmet restaurants that invite you to dine.

• Tip : The Les Deux Magots restaurant and café is the most popular café/restaurant in the district and is one of the oldest around. Check other romantic restaurants in Paris.

The boarding point is at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, where most boats leave. The City of Lights, as Paris is also called, is even more impressive and imposing at night from the water. A boat trip on the Seine through the illuminated Paris is an unforgettable experience.

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The Crazy Horse on Avenue George V is more of a variety than a cabaret, which became famous for its permissive dancers. Pantomimes, jugglers and magicians also perform there.

The Lido revue theater was founded in 1946 and is established in a former swimming pool on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées. The auditorium has a capacity for 1150 spectators, and international stars perform here time and again.

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The Opéra-Comique is especially focused on the genre of comic opera, spoken theater, occasionally interrupted by songs.

If you want to hear a classical concert, go to the Philharmonie de Paris, the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, the Seine Musicale, the Auditorium du Louvre, or the Maison de la Radio. All of these halls have top-class acoustics.

Many churches also regularly hold classical concerts, including Saint-Germain church, the Cathedral of the Invalides and Notre-Dame.

There are also numerous other stages offering programs that are as high quality as they are varied.

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If you get hungry, go to one of the gourmet restaurants or order baguette, cheese and red wine in a bistro.

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And if you don't drink alcohol, go to one of the water bars that have recently become famous and test the different tastes of mineral waters from all over the world, including still, sparkling and flavored...

• Do you want to eat in the finest restaurants in Paris? Find out about the 15 Best Michelin-Stared Restaurants in Paris.

Paris prides itself on being one of the few major cities where there are no frequent tourist traps. Just like in any other large city, you should watch your belongings in crowds, because pickpockets are everywhere and avoid walking alone on streets at night.

• Tip : The Paris metro will stop at 0:30 am (1:30 am during weekends). Like Parisians, we recommend you use the Taxi apps after a nice long night in Paris. Check our article abouthow to book a taxi in Paris (including Uber, Bolt etc.) and be safe!

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