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after this you are up for dancing there are many different options once again.
The Republic area offers many nice bars,
in particular the “Favella chic”, which is situated right next door to a club
called the Gibus that can be a convenient place to continue dancing once Favella
closes. In the Monmartre area, there
are many clubs, but two are certainly worth a trip. The Locomotive which is right
next door to the ‘Moulin Rouge' and the “Follies Pigalle”, which is an experience
in itself, are both worth a visit, if you are in the area. All
around Bastille, you will find many bars and clubs for the young professionals
of Paris and none stand out as much as “the Barrio Latino”, which blends three
floors of lavish draping and furnishings with a mixture of Latin and house music
to fantastic effect. If you are still in the mood for Latin music, the Champs
Elysees will provide you with the ‘Montecristo' where Latin dancing is a requisite,
as is being well dressed. If you don't
like it there you don't have to go far to find two of the most famous clubs in
Paris . The Queen is THE legendary club for techno music, it also happens to be
one of the most popular clubs with the gay community and as such you might find
yourself left outside, in spite of being a beautiful, well dressed girl. The other
famous club is the VIP, which is right next door to the Planet Hollywood. It is
extremely difficult to get in as it is extremely select so don't be surprised
if you cannot get in. If you do you will have achieved what a great many Parisians
haven't, namely to hang with the famous people of the city, but given the exorbitant
prices only go if you love glamour and clubbing. On
the select front, the “Cabaret” is also worth the detour, as it is a microcosm
of the famous and the beautiful. Once again it is not easy to get in so don't
get your hopes up. A good technique
would be to have dinner there first, which will guarantee your entrance. For
those who might not want all the trouble and excitement, there are quite a few
bars that are very enjoyable. The Hemingway bar at the Ritz hotel is exceptional,
but once again it will be a very well dressed outing. Alternatively you can go
dancing at club 79, off the ‘Champs-Elysees', which caters to an older, but fun
crowd. Finally, throughout the summer, along the banks of the seine, you can go
folk dancing to the sound of live bands. As
a general rule of thumb for going out, most Parisians start with a late dinner,
followed by drinks, and then a place to dance. On the whole, it is better to dress
up, for the simple reason that it will broaden your options. Paris is expensive,
but once you get off the beaten track, by a street or two, you will find many
fantastic places that are reasonably priced. The best option is to ask the staff
at your hotel or shopkeepers during the day, but no matter what area you are,
in except the ‘Champs-Elysees', you will always manage to find lovely little places
that give you excellent value for your money. Another
option for your Parisian nightlife is to go to the theatre or a jazz club, the
opera or even the ballet. If you get same day tickets, this will cost you a lot
less, but they are often hard to come by so make sure you ask at your hotel. There
are also many free concerts and events over the summer that you can find in the
‘Pariscope'. Once again for this kind of evening the local input and knowledge
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