Nightlife in Paris: Recommendations for Nightclubs in the City of Lights

As I wrote in my previous article about Paris' cabarets and shows , I'm a very boring person when it comes to nightlife, and for me the best thing to do after dinner is to go to bed with a book. Since quite a few people have asked me about nightclubs in Paris, and I didn't want to disappoint them, I turned to some party-goer friends who live in Paris, and they told me about some clubs where it's recommended to hang out while people (like me) are sleeping.

So if you feel like partying at night in Paris, here are the recommended clubs in the city:

La Machine du Moulin Rouge

A club that stands out for its atmosphere, with a happy and festive design and varied music, which includes hits from all over the world as well as French music. There is a dance floor that is always full, and even the drinks are reasonably priced. The staff is considered friendly and pleasant.

The place is huge and contains 4 levels – including a rooftop and all kinds of secret rooms. 

Address: 90 boulevard de Clichy
site: https://www.lamachinedumoulinrouge.com/

The Station – Gare des Mines

A club located in a 19th-century train station on the outskirts of Paris – a rather unique place. Sometimes there are performances here, sometimes DJs and dancing, sometimes all sorts of contemporary art events and bars with alcohol and so on. A 400 square meter complex, diverse and full of interesting action.

Address: 29, avenue de la Porte d'Aubervilliers
site: https://lastation.paris/

Rex Club

The Grand Rex is a cinema that opened in 1932 and became a cultural center in Paris. Beneath it, for decades, has been a dance club that began its journey with a lot of disco in the XNUMXs. Today, the Rex Club specializes in electronic and alternative music – mainly techno.

Address: 5 boulevard Poissonnière
site: https://rexclub.com/?lang=en

Sacred

The club is located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. It opened in 2019, replacing the Social Club, and has undergone extensive renovation. The venue has two rooms, each offering a completely different atmosphere – a disco bar, for those who want to drink and eat and enjoy house and funk music, and a dance floor that can accommodate several hundred people, with a fine sound system, where you can dance disco, house, techno and a host of other styles. Sacré also has a separate smoking room, for those who can’t do without…

Address: 142 street Montmartre
site: https://www.sacre.paris/

The Arc

A prestigious and exclusive club located at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The club is leading the French hip-hop scene, and is not only a dance club, but also a bar and restaurant, and there is also a VIP area for those who are interested. The dance floor is paved with marble, and not surprisingly, many celebrities can be found there.

The design is luxurious and elegant. During the summer months, an additional patio opens, and there is also a happy hour. 

Address: 12 rue de Presbourg
site: https://larc-paris.com/

the Duplex

At the foot of the Arc de Triomphe is Duplex, a particularly popular nightclub in Paris. It opens late – at 23:00 PM every day, making it especially suitable for night owls. The music is varied and the atmosphere is pleasant and not wild.

On weekends, there are 3 separate areas, each with a different style of music. On the club's website, you can take a 360-degree tour to see the venue and its cool design.

Address: 2 BIS AVENUE FOCH
site: https://www.leduplex.com/

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