Must-see nightlife in Southwest France

  • Au Bout du Monde

    Bordeaux

    Lounge lizard-like in the sun over a pot of mint tea and honey-soaked Moroccan pastry at this popular neighbourhood cafe. Its pavement terrace overlooks…

  • Le Bar Bu

    Biarritz

    A trendy hangout near the old port, as popular for early evening grub as for late-night cocktails. The name is a pun – take a look at the pictures above…

  • La Pachanga

    Bordeaux

    Spice up your life with a night of dancing at one of the many Caribbean-themed soirées at La Pachanga, a club playing tropical sounds, on club-hot quai de…

  • Karl

    Bordeaux

    A mixed crowd flocks to Karl for all-day drinks overlooking one of St-Pierre's busiest people-watching squares. Breakfasts, brunch, meal-sized salads and…

  • Le Newquay

    Biarritz

    Grungy pub with a central location, big-screen sports and plenty of beers on tap – plus a loyal crowd of surfers, beach-bums and tourists.

  • La Lune Poivre

    Sarlat-la-Canéda

    Sidle up to the copper bar at this local hang-out with great cocktails and occasional live music.