One of the oldest discothèques found on the famous rue de Lappe, once an area of the city specialised in metal work with workshops and factories lining the streets. Le Balajo opened when bals musette (dance events popular in the 1900s) had their heyday featuring live orchestras and accordion players. Even now the Balajo is known for its java events as well as popular salsa nights with in house dance lessons so that you can brush up on your footwork before taking over the dance floor. The... Read more

Not far from the famous University La Sorbonne, this bar has become a true student hang out. The décor is a reconstruction of a pebbled street with fake street names such as ‘rue de la recompense’ (Reward Street) all lit up by orange neon lights. Happy Hour is from 5.30pm until 7.30pm with prices that are hard to beat: a pint of beer is 3€, a kir is 2.80€. The bar is full of students thrilled to hang out in the Latin Quarter, locals and even ex-students here on a pilgrimage to revisit... Read more

Is it possible to find a place that’s convivial where students and tourists can mix on the kebab riddled rue de la Harpe in the Latin Quarter? It seems as though Tarverne de Cluny situated bang in the middle of tourist land, hits the spot. Here you can happily have a bite to eat, sip a cocktail or a beer and listen to the live music on offer. Every Thursday night the party begins with lively gypsy jazz. Musicians such as Rodolphe Raffali bring in the swing and get the place energised with the... Read more