Chilled

Le Café Charbon
This is a great address, but beware the cocktails. The Zubropom for instance is almost pure vodka with a shot of apple liqueur, and you know what's in the Gin Fizz don't you? So order some bar snacks too, or check out the wine list!

Address: 3 Bis Rue Santeuil | Telephone: 02 4073 3649 |

Le Nid
This brand-new bar is perched on the 32nd floor of the Tour Bretagne and offers incomparable views of the city. Check out the chairs and tables made to look like broken eggs. ("Nid" is French for nest.)

Address: Tour Bretagne, Place Bretagne | Telephone: 02 4035 3649 |

Clubbing

Le Canotier
Open late and with plenty of live acts, the music here is eclectic and sometimes downright random. They also have open-mic sessions, board games, short-film screenings and theatrical performances. In fact, you could be in for anything here.

Address: 20-21 Quai de Versailles | Telephone: 02 4012 0629 |

Le Calysto
A relaxed disco with no special door policy makes Le Calysto popular with a young crowd. Music is eclectic: expect anything from the 1980s to soul and whatever's currently in the charts. Great fun.

Address: 3 Rue Cale-Crucy | Telephone: 02 4095 1349 |