Provence may not be the first place that comes to mind for wild nights out but along with many Mediterranean destinations, the hot climate forces people out onto the terraces late into the night creating a warm and friendly nightlife scene.
About Bars & Nightlife in Provence
The best places to go for a night out in Provence
Fortunately the nightlife in Provence can be as wild or tranquil as you like, with a superb choice of laid back late night lounges or busy bustling bars. The coast is guaranteed for regular party nights but towns like Aix en Provence and Avignon always have something going in one of their various venues.
In Avignon head down to the place de l'Horloge or the place Pie for a choice of bars. Bars worth checking out include the rocking Pub Z or the more sophisticated Caves des Pas Sages. If you want to get your dancing shoes on then Bokao’s and Les Ambassadeurs are all worth a mention.
For live music, the Ajmi Jazz Club hosts live jazz every week and even attracts some international artists. Elswehere live music can be found at Le Bistroquest on Ile de la Berthelasse.
In Aix en Provence you are never more than few steps away from a cafe or a bar but the stand-out places are La Rotonde, a popular café and bar which stays open until midnight. The Olde Bulldogge is more pub style drinking hole, which fills up with a relaxed mix of tourists and locals.
Although not a bar the Cours Mirabeua Bakery is worth mentioning as it is a 24 hour bakery and attracts a crowd at the end of the night. Once the bars have shut and the desire to dance is on, there are number of centrally located clubs worth checking out. The trendy Mistral puts on regular electronic and house nights.
For some real music the local jazz club, Scat Club, has live music which normally starts up around midnight.
Whilst the Place des Cardeurs is frequently animated with live music so the surrounding restaurants and bars get free entertainment.
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La Cave des Pas Sages 
La Cave des Pas Sages
Popular wine bar with live music, 15 mins form the Palais des Papes
Small wine bar situated in one of the cobbled streets of Avignon that hosts regular market stalls.
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Bokao's Nighclub
For dance, electro and retro sounds and a non-stop party atmosphere
With a varied musical line-up, Bokao's combines good fun and great music.
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Le Scat Nightclub 
Le Scat Nightclub
Jazz club in the heart of Aix-en-Provence, live music & a great atmosphere
The Scat Club plays live music every night, and not just jazz the club plays pop, rock, funk and R'n'B.
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21 Chai d'Oeuvre Bar, Saint Remy de Provence
Wine and champagne bar with a terrace
This bar is located in the centre of Saint Remy de Provence. It has a good selection of wines by the glass, as well as bottles and champagne. They even serve charcuterie and cheese plates.
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Ajmi Jazz Club 
Ajmi Jazz Club
One of France's top Jazz venues playing live music in the heart if the city
The Ajmi has played host to numerous talented international Jazz artists, and the Ajmi is classed as one of the top 3 jazz venues in France and is located in the heart of Avignon next to the beautiful Palais des Papes.
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Mistral Nighclub
Trendy club in the heart of Aix-en-Provence, international DJ's & acts
The Mistral is Aix-en-Provence's answer to those looking for a trendy night out listening to the latest DJ's.
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Bokao's Nighclub
For dance, electro and retro sounds and a non-stop party atmosphere
With a varied musical line-up, Bokao's combines good fun and great music.
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Le Scat Nightclub
Le Scat Nightclub
Jazz club in the heart of Aix-en-Provence, live music & a great atmosphere
The Scat Club plays live music every night, and not just jazz the club plays pop, rock, funk and R'n'B.
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Ajmi Jazz Club
Ajmi Jazz Club
One of France's top Jazz venues playing live music in the heart if the city
The Ajmi has played host to numerous talented international Jazz artists, and the Ajmi is classed as one of the top 3 jazz venues in France and is located in the heart of Avignon next to the beautiful Palais des Papes.
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Mistral Nighclub
Trendy club in the heart of Aix-en-Provence, international DJ's & acts
The Mistral is Aix-en-Provence's answer to those looking for a trendy night out listening to the latest DJ's.
Wine bars
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La Cave des Pas Sages
La Cave des Pas Sages
Popular wine bar with live music, 15 mins form the Palais des Papes
Small wine bar situated in one of the cobbled streets of Avignon that hosts regular market stalls.
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21 Chai d'Oeuvre Bar, Saint Remy de Provence
Wine and champagne bar with a terrace
This bar is located in the centre of Saint Remy de Provence. It has a good selection of wines by the glass, as well as bottles and champagne. They even serve charcuterie and cheese plates.
Read more about 21 Chai d'Oeuvre Bar, Saint Remy de Provence
Live music
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Beaujolais Nouveau 
Beaujolais Nouveau
The new Beaujolais has arrived!
The third Thursday in November is when this year's Beaujolais hits the shelves and is cause for celebration across France.
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Fête de la Musique
Music festival celebrated across France on the summer solstice
The Fête de la Musique is a celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21 June in cities, towns and villages across France.
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