Nîmes
There's something happening most nights at this lively bar, from concerts (rock, folk, blues and traditional French chansons) to DJs, debates, cocktail…
Must-see nightlife in France
Nancy
The mixologists sure know their stuff at this upbeat, backlit bar, especially when they are shaking speciality rums into creative cocktails. The vibe is…
Annecy
A sweet little wine bar at the foot of the castle, with an excellent array of wines by the glass (from €4), tasting platters of cheese, charcuterie and…
Cannes
This dazzling white lounge bar on the ground floor of the Marriott hotel is possibly the most beautiful on the Croisette, with designer sofas facing out…
Avignon
It's a sunny evening and your inner beer nerd is in the market for a dry rye, hoppy IPA or boozy Belgian wheat beer. Well you're in luck: this groovy…
Lyon
A favourite haunt of Lyonnais caffeine fiends and students, this laid-back place on the Croix Rousse slopes roasts its own beans and serves Sunday brunch…
Paris
Head to this lively little backstreet wine bar for sustainably sourced, natural wines from around France to accompany simple but delicious cheese,…
Lyon
Local connoisseurs claim this is the best pub in Lyon. It has live music four nights a week, when the crowds get thick. At the south end of Vieux Lyon.
Nice
Once a lighting factory (check out the light-bulb collection inside), now a hip-and-happening Port Lympia bar with slouchy sofas, industrial-chic decor,…
Paris
A short walk from the Centre Pompidou, the Rocket is a lively, laid-back indie hang-out with an awning-shaded terrace strung with fairy lights outside…
Avignon
This relaxed spot makes a great place for an early-evening aperitif, rolling into a no-fuss dinner of steak, tapas, salads and the like. The booth seats…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
An imaginative, colourful bar with its signature red lighting, infamous mojitos and caipirinhas and commitment to quality tunes, Chéri(e) is everyone’s…
Antibes
Flirt with the green fairy in this convivial cellar, with original 1860 zinc bar, a few round tables and all the accessories (four-tapped water fountain,…
Marseille
Scarcely shut, this al fresco bar with buzzing pavement terrace just a couple of blocks from the Vieux Port markets itself as ‘Massilia vodkabar’. From…
Dijon
This congenial drinking spot facing Les Halles overflows day and night with regulars enjoying glasses of wine or fine aged rum from the wall-sized…
Nancy
With a word play nod to Laurel and Hardy in its name, this convivial bookstore cafe is a winner, with its secondhand books (particularly strong on music…
Latin Quarter
This green-shuttered bar has been dispensing affordable cocktails (350 at last count, with gummy-'bear' crocodiles in the glass) since 1966. Arrive late…
Strasbourg
Snuggled away in a courtyard, this bottle-lined, softly lit wine bar doubles as a deli – with some excellent cheeses, pâtés, gourmet oils, preserves,…
Cannes
Perched atop the Palais des Festivals, this trendy bar and club with drop-dead Mediterranean views is one of Cannes' choicest and chicest nightspots…
Bordeaux
Rocking it for a good couple of decades, La Plage (or The Beach) is an enormous nightclub with an imposing all-black façade on the quayside and several…
Auvergne
Sip excellent wines by the glass in this friendly bar, styled along a chic minimalist theme. There's bistro food on offer too (menus from €12.50), if you…
Nice
Organic and artisanal vintages rule the roost at this welcoming wine bar on lively rue Lascaris. Sip a glass or order a bottle from the well-stocked…
Paris
At Le Garde Robe you can expect excellent, affordable natural wines, a casual atmosphere and a good selection of food, ranging from cheese and charcuterie…
Chambéry
Candy-sweet in both decor and menu, this pint-sized salon de thé has a pretty 'n' pink array of cupcakes to savour alongside a 76%-cocoa hot chocolate or…
St-Malo
This cosy place with jazzy tunes in the air serves more than 300 beers, mostly from Brittany and Belgium, with more than 10 – including two Breton beers –…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
What started out as a summer party thrown by Scream Club has since morphed into a permanent fixture on the city’s gay scene, rebranded as Gibus Club and…
Honfleur
Drunken sailors, students, philosophers and layabouts are all equally at home at this cafe-bar facing the Vieux Bassin. It gets lively on summer weekends,…
Paris
Attached to the art deco Grand Rex cinema, with a capacity 850 clubbers, this is Paris’ premier house and techno venue where some of the world’s hottest…
Latin Quarter
Sip a sweet mint tea and nibble on a pâtisserie orientale between trees and chirping birds in the courtyard of the tearoom of Paris' beautiful mosque, the…
Lyon
For a decadent mid-afternoon break, stop by this tearoom – run by Lyon's most renowned chocolatier – for a velvety smooth cup of hot or chilled chocolate…
Côte d'Azur
This wine bar on the main square is a favourite local hangout for glasses of wine, charcuterie and cheese boards and occasional live music. For a fabulous…
Lyon
Set in a péniche on the Rhône, Le Sirius draws a party crowd to its DJ-fuelled nights and concerts. Check online for its latest line-up, which leans…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
This small gay bar with decor that changes every quarter is the meeting place for an interesting (and interested) crowd throughout the evening from dusk…
Lyon
This downstairs cocktail den has a winning formula of great cocktails and friendly staff, plus an excellent line-up of bands and DJs throughout the week…
Bordeaux
When tasting wine gets old, sample an extraordinary selection of rum from all over the world at this cave à rhum (rum cellar). Seating is relaxed armchair…
Antibes
On a lively street lined with pubs, just inside the old ramparts, this grungy boozer is the place for a late-night pint. It's a favourite for expat crews…
Auvergne
A crooning blues soundtrack and a friendly welcome set the tone of this shabby-chic cafe. The programme of entertainment varies from chess nights and…
Reims
Run by the same family since 1930, this art-deco cafe is the place to sip a glass of Champagne. Lit by a skylight is an extraordinary collection of bric-a…
Nice
Libération's go-to bar-cafe for morning coffee and afternoon aperitifs is always buzzing, especially in warm weather, when tables are spread out on the…
Côte d'Azur
In business for nearly 100 years, this cafe boasts a spacious terrace fronting St-Jean's central square. It's popular for morning coffee and afternoon…
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