Rennes
The favoured haunt of arty and intellectual types in Rennes, this charming wine bar is a great place for an evening drink in buzzing surroundings. Feeling…
Must-see nightlife in France
Paris
A David Lynch–designed interior is what gives Silencio its aura of glamour and mystery. It's members only, although nonmembers who look like supermodels …
Marseille
Shake it to techno, funk and indie in between games of pétanque at this mythical Marseillais club with four salles (rooms) beneath 17th-century stone…
Paris
If you're counting the centimes in your pocket, La Cordonnerie is your spot for cheap drinks and a good time. The €3 pints during happy hour (5pm to 8…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
With its classic cafe decor and famed kir royals (crème de cassis topped with Champagne), Le Sancerre is often packed to capacity in the evening,…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
A nod to the 1938 flick Hôtel du Nord, this timber-and-tile cafe along the canal has an arty, spirited ambience, well-priced drinks and good food (steak…
Paris
You won't find big-name, mass-market beers at this corner neighbourhood bar, but you will find some 70-odd bottled brews, mainly French, Belgian and…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
With its fabulous pavement terrace spilling onto rue Ste-Croix de la Bretonnerie, the Missing Star is a trendy, gay-friendly bar with a retro interior of…
Paris
This tiny salon de thé (tearoom) has a tempting array of hot chocolate, chocolate sculptures, cakes and pastries as well as a fine collection of tea to…
Paris
DJs spinning everything from electronic to funk and soul hit the decks from Wednesday to Saturday at this busy drinking venue on the Bastille beat. Most…
Biarritz
Rugby is a religion in Biarritz, and this place is themed around the colours of Biarritz Olympique (red and white). It gets lively on match days, but it's…
Toulouse
This brick-walled bar and tapas joint on place St-Pierre attracts a vivacious crowd of students and artists. Sip coffee by day, while evenings bring…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
If you need to ease your way up or down the steps of Montmartre, look no further than this kick-back cafe-bar, which serves inexpensive espresso and…
Honfleur
The brick-vaulted 'Green Parrot' has a selection of over 60 beers from all four corners of Europe and a fine terrace for people-watching. Serves breakfast…
Bayonne
When there's a big rugby match on (the local club is one of the biggest in France) and the weather is fine, rue Poissonnerie is completely blocked by the…
St-Tropez
Young, happening harbour-side bar for beautiful people, with chichi decor in shades of white and silver. It's been run by the same family for 50 years,…
Bayonne
To sip no fewer than 380 different teas (reputedly the most in France), take a seat amid the metal canisters of this cafe, established in 1920. Tea is…
Avignon
Avignon’s inner-city gay bar rocks well into the wee hours, pulling a clientele that is not always that quiet, based on dozens of neighbour-considerate …
Bordeaux
Lounge lizard-like in the sun over a pot of mint tea and honey-soaked Moroccan pastry at this popular neighbourhood cafe. Its pavement terrace overlooks…
Nice
Primped and pretty A-gays crowd shoulder to shoulder at Nice’s compact, perennially popular gay bar. Le 6 keeps a busy event and party schedule: guest DJs…
Biarritz
A trendy hangout near the old port, as popular for early evening grub as for late-night cocktails. The name is a pun – take a look at the pictures above…
Montpellier
Happy hour runs from 6pm to 8pm at this Brit-themed pub with a French twist and a young crowd. There are eight brews on tap including Guinness and English…
Paris
More than 80 cocktails are detailed on the menu of this quiet, classy cocktail bar. They don't come cheap, but all are painstakingly made to order and…
Paris
Although it's nominally a club, there's not a lot of space to dance at this Parisian-sized party venue. Usually no cover charge, but dress to impress to…
Paris
Even when other cafes in the Montparnasse area are quiet, this strawberry-red, split-level cafe hung with funky light fittings buzzes with a young, fun…
Bordeaux
Spice up your life with a night of dancing at one of the many Caribbean-themed soirées at La Pachanga, a club playing tropical sounds, on club-hot quai de…
Bordeaux
A mixed crowd flocks to Karl for all-day drinks overlooking one of St-Pierre's busiest people-watching squares. Breakfasts, brunch, meal-sized salads and…
Nice
Cours Saleya’s cheesy pub-club won’t win any prizes for sophistication, but that doesn’t seem to deter the crowds. Events range from karaoke to weekend…
St-Tropez
Escape the crowds at the laid-back Ermitage, kitted out in distressed ’50s-modern furniture, with enchanting views of the rooftops of old St-Tropez and…
Montpellier
At this rough-and-ready backstreet bar with industrial decor, you'll find Belgian beers, Guinness on tap and regular gig line-ups. Karaoke held on Tuesday…
Montpellier
One of the city’s oldest gay bars now has a mixed clientele and Montpellier's best, sunniest terrace. Ask at the bar for info about where else is hot (or…
Paris
This dependable brick-walled cafe is a pleasant spot to rest your legs along the Champs. It serves breakfast, salads, full meals and drinks, and stays…
Nancy
This fun-focused bar has a roster of events, from flamenco nights to gigs. The mojito list features its own creations laced with raspberry, melon and mint.
Menton
The stone-vaulted back room at this Italo-Albanian-run wine bar makes a cosy spot for an evening tipple, accompanied by boards of cheese and charcuterie.
Marseille
This popular pub has loads of beers on tap and a pleasant courtyard to chill in (note that this is not the hotel/restaurant of the same name).
Orléans
Scottish-themed sports bar popular for its wide variety of whiskies and beers, including 17 on tap, and regular rugby and football broadcasts.
Lyon
This long-running Irish pub draws a fine mix of expats and Lyonnais. There's live music from time to time, including the odd Irish folk band.
Biarritz
Grungy pub with a central location, big-screen sports and plenty of beers on tap – plus a loyal crowd of surfers, beach-bums and tourists.
Paris
Named after Venetian bar snacks, Cicchetti is a good spot for an aperitif (small plates €1 to €2) savoured over a glass of natural wine.
Lyon
With its old-fashioned decor, La Ruche is not the triendiest of Lyon's gay bars, but it draws a loyal local crowd as well as tourists.
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