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entertainment<br />
Address Book<br />
for two decades: Art Blakey, Dizzy Gillespie, Stan<br />
Getz... Devoted jazz fans come here to listen to<br />
two hours of solid music and the crowd begins<br />
to accumulate around 8 pm, so come early. 7-9<br />
rue des Petites-Ecuries (10 th ), 01.45.23.51.41.<br />
M° Château d’Eau<br />
Gentlemen’s clubs<br />
Pink Paradise<br />
The first table-dancing show in Paris and<br />
where everyone who still wants to party goes<br />
after all the other clubs are done for the night.<br />
Mon-Sat 10.30 pm-5 am. 59 rue de Ponthieu (8 th ),<br />
06.34.57.40.19. M° Franklin D. Roosevelt<br />
Secret Square<br />
The French capital’s only aphrodisiac restaurant<br />
and cabaret is a temple to glamour. Sensual<br />
savours are featured on the Aphrodisiac Menu<br />
like satay, sesame, hot peppers, cinnamon and<br />
ginger accompanied by a fine selection of wines<br />
and champagne. The show features 20 to 30<br />
dancers in a jewel-box ambiance. 8:30pm-4am.<br />
27 ave des Ternes (17 th ) , 01.47.66.45.00. M° Ternes<br />
The Penthouse Club<br />
The world famous Penthouse club in Paris offers<br />
entertainment seven days a week from 10pm<br />
to 5am. Beautiful dancers, two floors, and three<br />
stages are all on the agenda in this venue just<br />
off of the Champs-Elysées. 13/15 rue de Berri (8 th ),<br />
01.53.53.86.00. M° George V<br />
niGht clubs<br />
Barock Club<br />
This nightclub features a superb dance floor<br />
surrounded by 12 private rooms. Soft pink<br />
lighting is perfect for sipping champagne, fine<br />
vodkas or drinks. Dress smart. Fri-Sat 12am-6am.<br />
23 rue de Ponthieu (8 th ), 01.42.25.95.00.<br />
M° Franklin D. Roosevelt<br />
L’Arc Paris<br />
Favoured by French and international<br />
celebrities, enjoy cocktails and fine music<br />
with a gorgeous view of the Arc de Triomphe.<br />
The stunning décor has been designed by<br />
Lenny Kravitz and his studio Kravitz Design.<br />
The club has a great dance floor in black and<br />
white veined marble, a fumoir and VIP loges.<br />
Thurs-Sat 11pm-5am. 12 rue de Presbourg (16 th ),<br />
01.53.57.40.82. M° Charles de Gaulle Etoile<br />
Le Baron<br />
You can club until dawn at this celebrated and<br />
celebrity filled night spot. Look your best to get<br />
past the door. 6 ave Marceau (8 th ), 01.47.20.04.01.<br />
M° Alma-Marceau<br />
Le Cab<br />
This restaurant/bar club is a Parisian hot spot for<br />
the beautiful people. Make sure to call ahead or<br />
you might not be able to enter. Tues-Sat 8pm<br />
until late for the club, 8pm-11pm for dinner.<br />
2 Place du Palais Royal (1 st ), 01.58.62.56.25.<br />
M° Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre<br />
Chacha Club<br />
This Parisian nightspot plays host to a revolving<br />
array of disc jockeys and special guests. The<br />
clubby atmosphere is enhanced by a restaurant<br />
replete with terrace and private dining rooms.<br />
Mon-Sat, 8pm until midnight for the restaurant,<br />
until dawn for the club. 47 rue Berger (1 st ),<br />
01.40.13.12.12. M° Louvre-Rivoli<br />
Club 79<br />
This excellent spot for Parisian clubbing features<br />
fine champagne by the bottle, a cocktail of the<br />
week and a variety of musical programmes.<br />
Chic and trendy. 22 rue Quentin Bauchart (8 th ),<br />
01.47.23.69.17. M° George V<br />
Le Duplex<br />
Regulars appreciate the clubby and friendly<br />
atmosphere at this comfortable Parisian club<br />
replete with gastronomic restaurant whose<br />
cosy atmosphere is highlighted by Chesterfield<br />
armchairs. The huge dance floor in the<br />
discoteque is a dancer’s dream. 2bis ave Foch<br />
(16 th ), 01.45.00.45.00. M° Charles de Gaulle Etoile<br />
La Fidelité<br />
This restaurant turns into a trendy club on<br />
Thursdays and Fridays until 2:30am with a<br />
revolving array of guest disc jockeys drawing<br />
the well-heeled onto the dance floor. 12 rue de la<br />
Fidelité (10 th ), 01.47.70.19.34. M° Gare de l’Est<br />
Le Montana<br />
This nightclub in the heart of the Saint-<br />
Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood is one of the<br />
capital’s trendiest and most select spots. The<br />
bar is on the ground floor and the dance floor,<br />
downstairs, in the vaulted cellars. 28 rue St Benoît<br />
(6 th ), 01.44.39.71.00. M° Saint-Germain-des-Prés<br />
Le Paris Paris<br />
This trendy nightclub features live concerts<br />
and a refurbished large bar, the Shots Bar,<br />
for enjoying shots. The club has a member’s<br />
only VIP lounge, La Chambre Rouge. Tues-Sat<br />
11pm-6am. 5 ave de l’Opéra (1 st ), 01.42.60.64.45.<br />
M° Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre<br />
Le Réservoir<br />
A wonderful night spot to listen to excellent<br />
music and discover new artists. The club has<br />
a bar with a diverse selection of mojitos and<br />
margaritas and restaurant serving excellent<br />
dinners followed by entertainment, Tues-Sat.<br />
Buffet jazz brunch on Sundays. 16 rue de la Forge<br />
Royale (11 th ), 01.43.56.39.60. M° Faidherbe-Chaligny<br />
Le Showcase<br />
Located beneath the Alexandre III bridge, this<br />
is a unique venue and as its name implies is a<br />
showcase for musical talent providing a clubby<br />
atmosphere. Fri-Sat 10 pm-6 am. Pont Alexandre<br />
III, Port des Champs-Elysées (8 th ), 01.45.61.25.43.<br />
M° Champs-Elysées Clémenceau<br />
Le Social Club<br />
Trendy spot for enjoying excellent live music,<br />
tasty drinks and even a cigarette in the club’s<br />
smoking room. 142 rue Montmartre (2 nd ),<br />
06.84.80.99.40. M° Bourse<br />
NY Club<br />
This hot club is home to the best of electro DJs<br />
and where fashionistas and stars are flocking to<br />
for their showcases and their private parties. A<br />
glamorous and cabaret-like ambiance awaits you.<br />
130 rue de Rivoli (1 st ), 01.42.21.90.88. M° Louvre-Rivoli<br />
Palais Maillot<br />
A luxurious nightclub known for its gala<br />
evenings. Fridays are fashion oriented<br />
while Saturdays feature guest DJs. Fri-Sat<br />
11:30pm-6am. 2 Place Porte Maillot (17 th ),<br />
01.58.56.20.55. M° Porte-Maillot<br />
Queen Club<br />
Attracts a handsome crowd of youthful ultrachic<br />
Parisians listening to music from some<br />
of the capital’s finest DJs. 102 ave des Champs-<br />
Elysées (8 th ), 01.53.89.08.90. M° George V<br />
Raspoutine<br />
This mythical Parisian venue remains an<br />
authentic night spot to enjoy cocktails and<br />
champagne in a splendid décor created by Erté.<br />
58 rue Bassano (8 th ) 01.47.20.02.90. M° George V<br />
Silencio<br />
This private club, conceived and designed by<br />
David Lynch, offers excellent cocktails, wine<br />
and spirits, finger food and food tastings.<br />
Non-members are admitted after midnight.<br />
Members have access to films, concerts and<br />
other performances. 142 rue de Montmartre (2 nd )<br />
01.40.13.12.33. M° Sentier/Grands Boulevards<br />
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