The Dordogne
Cleverly located across the street from the Imperfect, the lively Pluperfect serves up a winning selection of Belgian brews, cocktails and the occasional…
Must-see nightlife in France
Paris
Classy Ici, opened in 2018, is set over two levels with a brick-and-stone upper floor and several vaulted lounge and dance areas downstairs. Check the…
The Pyrenees
One of the best spots for an après-ski (or après-hike in the summer), this lively eatery and wine bar serves up a fine variety of wines and cocktails,…
Troyes
Done out in red and grey hues as the name suggests, this smart stone-walled bar is an enticing pick for sampling local wines and Champagnes, perhaps…
Strasbourg
The ‘artichoke’ is the city’s quirkiest arts and culture cafe-bar, hosting free exhibitions, first-rate jazz concerts and jam sessions. The line-up is…
Lyon
This stylish, vintage-inspired bar draws a young, hip but easy-going crowd. Choose from a delectable list of cocktails (and mocktails), or ask for the bar…
The Pyrenees
A short stroll from place Clemenceau, this jewelbox-sized teahouse whips up amazing housemade desserts and baked goodies to go with the fine teas. The…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Pop into this bar for Parisian-brewed Paname beers, spectacular cocktails such as Ticket de Metro (tequila, campari, thyme-infused honey, mint, lemon and…
Paris
Add some zest to your day at this bright two-level cafe, where you can power up with a freshly squeezed juice, gluten-free museli and homemade chestnut…
Lyon
Delve into the world of French wine at this charm-laden wine bar replete with old stone walls, contemporary furnishings and satisfying food. A cheese or…
Lyon
One for the boys, L'Imperial is a great place to get your groove on, with one of the best dance floors in town. Disco balls, laser lights and a fun,…
Limoges
Absolutely heaving come nightfall, this cavernous brasserie brews four beers, all under €5 a pint. Happy hour blurs into dinner once the flammekueche …
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
In the heart of the fashionable Haut Marais, former bakery Café Charlot is a buzzing neighbourhood cafe with retro ceramic white tiles and a sunny…
Nice
This Irish pub is big, loud and the pub of reference for all foreigners in town (there's another branch down by the port). With live music, pub grub and…
Paris
This wine bar serves charcuterie and cheeses (€8 to €11) downstairs from its restaurant. No reservations – arrive early to snag one of 10 bar stools.
St-Germain & Les Invalides
For decadent-and-then-some hot chocolate (€8.20) and delicious dining, head to this excellent tearoom-cafe-restaurant adjoining the Musée du Luxembourg.
Nancy
A blast from a more elegant art-deco past, this pipsqueak of a corner cafe – all done out in polished wood and globe lights – is an inviting and…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
This cafe and bar on Vienne's main boulevard is a fine place to grab a coffee or a beer after exploring the old town. You can sit outside on shaded cafe…
Paris
Looking out onto a perfect Parisian square, this cafe is a pleasant stop for alfresco drinks or a casual meal (salads, tartines, croques). Don't miss the…
Paris
Bear bar El Hombre has a small street-side terrace, upstairs bar with disco balls and teddy bears, and a larger downstairs club with a popular dance floor…
Strasbourg
Elvis lives on, baby, at this swinging 1950s-themed haunt, where classic motorbikes dangle from the chilli-red walls. We dig the good vibes, retro decor…
Paris
This unassuming locals' hang-out doesn't even bother with a sign, but it keeps things interesting with activities, like blind taste tests, throughout the…
Paris
There aren't many bars in western Paris that come attitude-free, so if you're in search of a friendly welcome to pair with a beer and burger, Bugsy's is…
Limoges
Small and sophisticated, this wine bar is considerably more grown-up than many of Limoges' drinking options. There are some 200 bottles to choose from, as…
Bordeaux
Don your dancing shoes and hit the oldest nightclub in town (and about the only one in the centre) for some serious 1970s, '80s and '90s pop. Admission…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Behind its faded sage-green façade, the ‘Storeys’ (all three floors) offers an alternative to Le Marais' more glamorous venues, with indie music and a…
Amboise
The big draw at this convivial bar on Amboise's mid-Loire island: supremely romantic views of the château. Serves beer (€3.50) and light meals, but the…
Lyon
On the 7th floor of Lyon's opera house, this panoramic bar with small outdoor terrace offers sweeping views over the city, and it makes a fine spot for a…
Chartres
On a steep corner near its namesake staircase in Chartres’ hilly old city, this deceptively large, very local spot has a wonderful terrace. Look out for…
Troyes
Jazzy music and an upbeat crowd make this little wood-floored bar in the old centre a nicely chilled spot for a pre-dinner cocktail or beer. It…
Côte d'Azur
Favoured by dance-on-the-bar celebs, and those who just want to be seen, Nikki can become a beachside bacchanal to match most fantasies. The debauchery…
The Pyrenees
A welcoming wine bar near the château, which serves a good selection of Continental beers and local wines by the glass (from €3.80 to 6.80), accompanied…
Colmar
Look out for the three monkeys that watch over this cool bar-cum-craft-beer shop. It's a chilled spot for ales that hail from Alsace, Germany, Belgium,…
Nîmes
Stone walls and dim lighting give this little nightspot a cosy, cavern-like ambience. There are regular gigs and a great choice of wines by the glass. It…
Marseille
Southwest of the cours Julien nightlife area, Le Trash bills itself as Marseille’s cruising bar, for good reason. There's a cover charge on special nights…
Antibes
The in-crowd flops off the beach (or yacht they're crewing on) and onto the pavement terrace of this buzzing lounge bar for early-evening cocktails, wine…
Strasbourg
For a swift beer right in the centre of Strasbourg, no-nonsense Les BerThoM fits the bill nicely. There are loads of beers to choose from, from IPAs to…
Paris
The tiny, retro Mocking Magpie serves a huge selection of flavoured rums (more than 20 at last count) and unearths long-forgotten 1980s tracks from the…
Nancy
On three brick-and-stone levels, Le Ch’timi is the place to go for beer. It’s a beloved haunt of students, who come for the 200 brews, 16 of them on tap.
Metz
Les Berthom is a fine, central boozer for a swift beer or two after taking in the sights. There's an exhaustive list to choose from, including some great…
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