Nightlife in Aix-en-Provence

Bars: For those feeling a bit nostalgic, there is (surprisingly maybe for this city in the south of France) no shortage of pubs: take your pick from the Red Clover, 30 rue de la Verrerie, O’Neil, rue d’Italie, Queen’s Head, 11 rue St-Jean, O’Sullivan’s, place des Augustins or The Old Bulldogge, 32 rue Emeric David. For something a bit more French, try Le Bistrot Aixois, 37 cours Sextius, or the IPN, 23 cours Sextius, both perennial favourites with students. Or for something a bit more classy, Les 2 Garçons on the cours Mirabeau is a good place to while away an evening.

Casino: The new Pasino, 21 avenue de l’Europe is a big complex with a casino (roulette, blackjack, poker, 280 slot machines), several restaurants, art exhibitions and meeting space.

Clubs: The high student population means that there is no shortage of clubs in Aix-en-Provence. From the trendy Le Mistral, 3 rue Frederic-Mistral (near the cours Mirabeau), a monument to loud music with a notoriously fickle entry policy, and the place to see and be seen; to venues like Les Templiers, route d’Avignon, quartier Lignane, a house music venue featuring top-notch DJs, or Le Divino, mas des Aubères, the choice is vast. There are special student nights in many venues, so check local guides for the latest information.

Live Music: The Hot Brass Jazz Club, chemin d’Eguilles, near Celony, is a good place for jazz, while those more into rock should head for Le Bistrot Aixois, 37 cours Sextius.