At first glance, nightlife in le Marais is mostly a gay scene…if you just have a quick look around rue des Archives and the corner of rue du Temple, it is indeed very masculine and very cruisy. But this is not the only way
you can have fun in le Marais, a true cosmopolitan area where everyone can enjoy the pleasures of the night. There is a place for every type and every style….
Dining out, even as late as 5 in the morning, having a cocktail at anytime of night, dancing, meeting new friends or having devilish sex parties…whatever you desire, you can find it in le Marais. Here is a selection of the best addresses where you can be as glamorous or as kinky as you wish!
Where to dine out very late
Chez Omar47 rue de Bretagne 75003 ParisTel: 01 42 72 36 26Every night, until at least 11:30 p.m.Famous for its couscous, this great brasserie hasn’t changed in 30 years. It is still impossible to beat for the atmosphere – it’s the local politicians cantina. Great steak with pepper sauce for 16 euros. Come early or you’ll have to queue – there are no reservations here!
Chez Janou2 rue Roger Verlomme 75003 ParisTel: 01 42 72 28 41A famous place for the American community in Paris, you can go there to have dinner until midnight and stay for drinks until 2 a.m.
Chez Jenny39 boulevard du Temple 75003 ParisTel: 01 44 54 39 00On the east side of Place de la République, Jenny is THE Alsacian brasserie of Paris, and serves delicious seafood and “choucroute” all year long. Dinner is served until 1 a.m. on weekends and midnight on weekdays.
La Perla 26 rue François Miron 75004 ParisTel: 01 42 77 59 40Non-stop service from noon to 2 a.m. One of the few places that specialize in Tex Mex with a wide choice of tequila…
The Studio41 rue du Temple 75004 ParisTel: 01 42 74 10 38Serving American and Tex Mex food, this restaurant features a terrace on a wonderful Marais courtyard. Not quiet, but a very young and trendy crowd. This is the place to enjoy spareribs until midnight, if you want to take a break from French cuisine….
Bofinger5 rue de la Bastille 75004 ParisTel: 01 42 72 87 82Another gastronomic institution near place de la Bastille where you can eat out until 1 a.m. So Parisian and elegant, with a very beautiful décor and service “a la française, s’il vous plait” – that is to say, perfect.
