The Best Nightclubs in Paris

Tucked away in the basement of Le Palais du Commerce shopping centre in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, La Java is a true nightlife gem. It is a historic place dedicated to alternative, underground and emerging new music talent. Its eclectic programme offers the opportunity to discover unique musical talent before they go live to the world – as it happens, Édith Piaf and Django Reinhardt both played here before they became famous. La Java also hosts LGBTQ evenings regularly that are incredibly popular.

Located in an old factory where natural moonlight melts into the warm colours of the club, Supersonic is Paris’s new indie music hotspot. With three up-and-coming bands on stage every night and themed weekend club nights spanning Britpop, new wave and indie rock, you’re guaranteed to have a great time. It’s also good value for your money, with delicious cocktails and beers on offer for just €3.50 (£3) during happy hour. And did we mention the tasty hotdogs?

Le Bus Palladium is an iconic nightclub in the heart of Pigalle that has been going since the Swinging Sixties. Unlike most other nightclubs in the city, this place is a legendary rock venue that has welcomed the likes of Mick Jagger and Eddy Mitchell to the stage. But you can also enjoy hip-hop and electro across its three floors as well as high-quality food at its American diner. There’s never a dull moment here: the club hosts karaoke on Wednesdays and cinqequizzes, stand-up comedy, DJ sets and live music on other nights. Tuesday is ladies’ night where entry and drinks are free for women.

Previously known as L’Heritage, but now under new management, Boum Boum is a trendy club that’s been enticing the city’s wildest fêtards (partygoers) since September 2018. Located just a few minutes away from the prestigious Avenue des Champs-Élysées, a street whose elegance is world-famous, it’s no surprise that Boum Boum attracts a cool and fashion-savvy crowd. Designed by Charles Tassin, the club has a unique arena-style set-up that makes it feel as though the whole world’s your stage. As for the decor, the club founders were inspired by 1970s retro, so you’ll find café-style mirrored tables and neon lighting. If you want a break from dancing, you can people-watch from the micro bar or soak up the views from the terrace. The clubhouse is so popular that it’s strongly recommended to arrive in advance, as the queues can be quite long.