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Clermont-ferrand Nightlife, France

Clermont-ferrand Nightlife- Special Moments and Places

As most cities, Clermont-ferrand nightlife has a spot to concentrate the best and largest number of bars and pubs. This spot is represented by Boulevard Troudaine, in the Center, near the church of Notre Dame du Port. Depending on the time chosen for visiting, people may attend one of the many festivals of Clermont: Trans’urbaines Hip hop Festival held each year in July, Jazz en tete in every October or, in winter, Clermont ferrand Short Film Festival.

In May, contemporary music can be enjoyed in Europavox festival. No matter the time of the year, for a relaxed night and despite all superstitions, start with a cup of tea at Le chat noir. Then, for something quick to eat, you may choose Italian cuisine, be it pasta or pizza, at Le Pinocchio or Pizza Tino. For those with high standards, really good French cuisine is to be found at Emmanuel Hodencq’s. In case you are searching for an innovative layout, an ultra contemporary setting in an old neighborhood, serving creative dishes like for instance lobster with celery and apple remoulade sauce, try a place named Jean Claude Leclerc.

Clermont-ferrand Nightlife- Drinking Places

Enjoy many beer types, as well as a large variety of scotch and whiskey at La Pedrix or at Les Freres Berthomes. If you want to feel at home, try L’Appart. 6, which has indeed the structure of an apartment and clients may stay in the bedroom, living room or even in the bathroom. Just in case you want to hear English instead of French, go to Still Irish Pub or to Café Pascal, the place for gathering for many international students. Heavy drinking is also practiced in renowned clubs, like BBox. Karaoke can be exercised in the Captain’s cabin. For a nice view, go to Café des Beaux Arts, also having a terrace.

Clermont-ferrand Nightlife - Dance the Night Away

Clermont has many discos with innovative names, as the following ones: Le Duplex, Le Sans Interdit (the forbidden way), Sonic Rendez Vous (Sonic Meeting), Zizi Folies. People who can’t decide what to do may choose a dual place L’Atelier (The workshop), offering the possibility of a restaurant and a club. The design of this place is amazing. Le Frog and Le Symbol are two very crowded places, full of persons over 25, looking for a dance or a fling, independent of their status- married, single or divorced. Gay people generally go to L’Enigme or at a very popular spot, named Bar d’O.

For an extended nightlife check out Limoges or Lyon