From the outside Le Chat Noir looks like a rather boring and dark bar, but once you go inside you realise what a lively place it really is. They invite groups and musicians to play jazz, world music, American folk, Bolero or traditional North African rhythms several times a week in the basement. Although most of the musicians invited to play here are unknown the concerts are rarely disappointing and well worth the 8€. entry fee. They also hold regular African, Tango and Flamenco dance classes... Read more

The most memorable thing about the Lou Pascalou used to be the toilets. Several years ago you had to queue in the courtyard to relieve yourself in a small cabin at the back. It was here, while jiggling about by the dustbins, that you could meet the prettiest girls in the place. Today the toilets are more stylish and shiny and the atmosphere is much calmer than before. The terrace with its village square feel is worth a visit as it’s a good place to get away from the more commercial... Read more

Le Mange Disque would be packed all the time in any other European city but perhaps it’s just too hip for Paris! Jérôme and Hupert the brains behind this establishment ventured to the big city from down south with the dream to start up a record shop, but where soon deterred by today’s difficult climate. So, the compromise has been a record shop selling a very personal selection of local labels, German minimal house imports and UK Northern soul and dub, a bar serving wine and bottled... Read more