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Bordeaux Nightlife

Bordelais start the evening with a Lillet, the traditional apéritif, a blend of white wine and an orange and quinine liquor, on the terrace (heated in winter) of Le Régent, 46 place Gambetta. Later they head for the animated streets of the inner city, particularly around the place de la Victoire, place St-Pierre, place du Parlement, place Camille Julian and place Gambetta. Night owls head for the bars and clubs open until the early morning hours around the quai du Paludate.

For listings on what's on in and around Bordeaux, check out Clubs et Concerts, available at the Tourist Office, and Bordeaux Plus, for sale at newsstands.

Bars in Bordeaux

Caf'ka

The small but very lively Bordeaux café Caf'ka serves coffee and drinks all day, but turns up the dance music at night.

15 rue Clare, 33000 Bordeaux
Tel: (05) 5691 9822.

Ice Room

On a hot summer day the newly opened Ice Room might be an attractive nightlife option in Bordeaux.

Hangar 19, quai de Bacalan, 33000 Bordeaux
Tel: (05) 5700 1015.
www.iceroom.fr

Le Lucifer

Le Lucifer serves 250 different beers from all over the world, and has live rock music on Wednesdays.

35 rue de Pessac, 33000 Bordeaux
Tel: (05) 5699 0902.
www.reddevilbar.com

Xing Xing

Trendy Bordelais gather at Xing Xing, in the Quartier St Pierre, drawn by its fluorescent décor, contemporary music and excellent cocktails.

20 rue des Pilliers de Tutelle, 33000 Bordeaux
Tel: (05) 5690 1583.

Clubs in Bordeaux

L'Ane Qui Tousse

The two dance floors at L'Ane Qui Tousse are tropical and exotic, with zouk and salsa music, perfect for a cool and funky night out in Bordeaux.

57 rue de Bègles, 33000 Bordeaux
Tel: (05) 5692 5298.

Le Plana's

Le Plana's turns bar space into a dance floor later at night.

22 place de la Victoire, 33000 Bordeaux
Tel: (05) 5691 7323.

Sénéchal

Packed with students, the hopping Sénéchal has a great 1970s decor.

57 bis quai de Paludate, 33800 Bordeaux
Tel: (05) 5685 1662.

Live Music in Bordeaux

Casa Latina

The lively Casa Latina makes you feel as if you're on holiday in Brazil, with live salsa and merengue.

59 quai des Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux
Tel: (05) 5787 1580.
www.bordeauxsalsa.com

L'Absolute Lounge

The hip L'Absolute Lounge hosts regular concerts of electro-jazz in Bordeaux.

14 rue de la Devise, 33000 Bordeaux
Tel: (05) 5648 8000.

Classical Music in Bordeaux

Palais des Sports

Important classical concerts and other musical events take place at Bordeaux's huge Palais des Sports.

90/92 cours Alsace Lorraine, 33000 Bordeaux
Tel: (05) 5652 2340.

Music and Dance in Bordeaux

Bordeaux Grand-Théâtre

The Grand-Théâtre is one of Bordeaux's most iconic buildings, an 18th-century architectural masterpiece by Victor Louis, and the city's main cultural venue, regularly hosting world-class ballet and opera performances. Decorated in blue, white and gold - the colours of royalty - the auditorium of the Bordeaux Grand-Théâtre is also the home of the Bordeaux National Opera.

Place de la Comédie, 33025 Bordeaux
Tel: (05) 5600 8595.
www.opera-bordeaux.com

Espace Culturel du Pin Galant

Espace Culturel du Pin Galant, in the suburb of Mérignac, has a busy and diverse performance schedule, including classic and modern dance, theatre and music.

34 avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 33698 Mérignac
Tel: (05) 5697 8282.
www.lepingalant.com

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