So let me tell you about another facet thas was me, that is dancing and many types even if most love is Salsa. And even if less so today, I am an avid dance club fan and continue while in Paris, until stop in the west coast of France. I had written on it , but need to do a complete update as some come and goes, you know ,yes even in Paris. Of course, this will be in my black and white series, no pictures. Therefore, these were my favorites places in Paris Latino or Latin Paris as in the old language by which I have my roots !! I will tell you my favorites moments in this post Paris Latino, memories forever, !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.
Small club very popular of Latinos in Paris, the Peña Saint-Germain Located in a small alley in Saint-Germain, the club hosts in its basement spread over three floors lovers of salsa, bachata or cumbia. If you came to speak Spanish, you are in the right place: Colombians, Cubans and Brazilians meet regularly. Avoid even pointing too late because the room is small and quickly crowded. It is only about 120 meters from metro station Mabillon line 10 and near Saint-Germain-des-Prés line 4, La Peña is above all a Latin American musical bar and a reference for all salsa lovers. This establishment rents its entire room for a private or professional festive event, with small vaulted cellars The animation is ensured, many concerts with artists of the moment are regularly organized and the DJ selects music which give a warm atmosphere , La Peña Saint Germain is privatizable from Monday to Thursday as well as Sunday and the Opening hours are from 23h to 06h, La Peña Saint-Germain 3, passage of the Petite-Boucherie 6éme official webpage not working now lapena,fr but find them at their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lapenasaintgermain/
La Pachanga is a Latin night bar which turns into a salsa club on weekends. We come to immerse ourselves in the Latin and South American atmosphere, we savor a mojito at one of the wooden tables surrounding the dance floor. The rendez-vous of the better dancers. If you’re looking for a nice place to dance salsa at any price while sipping some delicious cocktails, I recommend you to go for a walk here. Pachanga organizes salsa lessons see webpage for updates , La Pachanga, 8, rue Vandamme 14éme. Metro Gaîté line 13 or Edgar Quinet line 4. The official La Pachanga: https://www.lapachanga.fr/
The nights of hot Latin dance music at the Le Romeo Club , 71, boulevard Saint-Germain 6éme 340 m2 space, The Le Romeo is a small club on the left bank located in the Saint-Michel district. Inside, a large bar illuminated with blue lights up the main room, many mirrors reflect the image of the clubbers who have come to have fun and finally the columns surround the track. During the week, it is possible to privatize this club for private receptions, dinner cocktails or afterworks. The Facebook page of Le Romeo Club: https://www.facebook.com/romeoparisclub/
For Rum and Cigars go to Cubana Cafe 47, rue Vavin 6éme is a place of passage which brings a good dose of Cuban spirit in Paris. In a yellow and red decor with a living room for cigars, a smoking room, sofas and a very large bar at the entrance , Do come for the ambiance of good cigars and the music, the food is something else, sit near Gare Montparnasse train station. The official Cubana Café: https://www.cubanacafe.com/
One of the best is the Cuba Compagnie a restaurant and bar à tapas located at 48 Blvd Beaumarchaise in the 11éme steps from the place de la Bastille. métros Chemin Vert line 8 and Bastille lines 1, 5 and 8, This place has three rooms in which you can move freely. The bar room is rather festive. This space is perfect for a drink or a few tapas on the sounds of music. The Havana room is a large dining room, can accommodate groups. Not far from the bar, it remains completely immersed in the Cuban atmosphere. The Cuban lounge upstairs is more cozy, always in a Latin atmosphere, the music is however a little less strong than elsewhere, to give free rein to discussions around a quieter meal with friends, family or in a relationship. The terrace also heated in winter and extends in summer, you will enjoy the sun and you can enjoy delicious cocktails. See other establishement in Paris, Caffé Créole (caribbean cuisine) 62 Bd Beaumarchais ;and Il Seguito (italian cuisine) ,56 Bd Beaumarchais, and La Créole (caribbean creole) 122 Bd du Montparnasse, The official Cuba Compagnie: https://www.cubacompagnie.com/
For a Colombian restaurant, and remembering of times gone by try the Juanchito at 69 rue Folie Regnault 11éme metro Père Lachaise lines 2 and 3, Also, a grocery store, The official Juanchito: http://www.juanchito.net/
The Peruvian gastronomy is tops at El Picaflor, the cateting place for the Galeries Lafayette ,located at 9, rue Lacépède 5éme, Métro Jussieu lines 7 or 10 ;and Place Monge line 7, Restaurant , take home and grocery store on Peru in Paris. The official El Picaflor:https://www.picaflor.fr/
While the best Argentine beef is had at Anahi at 49, rue Volta,3éme metro Temple line 3 or Arts et Métiers lines 3 or 11, One of the addresses run at all Paris and podium stars during fashion week Entering this legendary place of Parisian nights, coiled in an old butcher-chacuterie, which has continued to be reborn from the ashes during the decades is a bit of being in the wake of international cinema and the fashion folks that visit it. The official Anahi: https://www.anahi-paris.com/
Mexican traditions go to the Taqueria Candelaria ,52, rue de Saintonge,3éme. Metro Filles du Calvaire,line 8, A Mexican Taqueria that does not look like much but offers homemade tacos and tostadas at a very attractive price for the neighborhood. The food is tasty and the atmosphere good … Towards the back, a trendy bar located behind a stolen door and hidden in the eyes of those who ignore its existence. An essential in the district, which attracts Parisian and trendy expatriates each evening, who came to navigate to sip the very studied cocktails of the house. They are the ones who made the reputation of this place with a very cozy atmosphere. Apparent stones, soft light, comfortable armchairs and musical background mixed by DJ’s, A little Mexican corner in Paris for the nostalgic as well as me, The official Taqueria Candelaria: https://www.candelaria-paris.com/
And one of my favorite hangouts when working in Paris for a drink after work was La Perla, 26 Rue François Miron 4éme just behind the Hôtel de Ville of Paris. There since 1988 ,and the establishment is recognized by the Mexican authorities as the best tequila bar in Europe, the best tequila bar in Paris. It offers a unique look at Mexico, while serving a wide selection of fine and rare tequilas. Latin American and Cuban music goes with pair. The official La Perla Paris : https://www.laperla-paris.com/
The Barrio Latino, one of the classic for years and love it. Nestled in an impressive historic building of the 19C by Gustave Eiffel, has closed its doors to give way to Pachamama (which not try yet). Behind this establishment of 3000 m², you discover a haunting and mesmerizing scenery inspired by the regions of South America. And the trip starts from the ground floor with the Ballroom, characterized by the Latin touch of the bar and its long counter in pieces of clay. On the first floor La Cantina. To put your eyes on it, the restaurant offers a bird’s eye view of the dancefloor while a secret dining room is decorated with pieces from various locations. A beautiful patio surrounded by a spectacular green wall. Carved with boards recovered from old Brazilian cattle cars, lit by lamps diverted from ancient rides and temples to Madonnas, the Patio is the perfect place to land while sipping a drink. on the 2nd floor, to discover a magnificent bar with engravings and frescoes with flowers, bartenders in uniform as well as cocktails with tequila and other magic potions to chill until late, all with tapas Finally, on the 3rd and last floor, the Pachamama unveils its Downtown smoking room, where the Chesterfield sofas and the big American billiard will welcome guests with pleasure. As for music, trust the group of founding DJs of the Favela Chic historic chain! Le Pachamama 46/48 rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 12éme. The official Pachamama : https://www.pachamama-paris.com/
The Favela Chic 18, rue du Faubourg du Temple 11éme. This is Brazilian and more at its best for the dance and drinks and ambiance if the menu are a bit over price. The first part of the evening is devoted to live concerts, from midnight, you go up to the tables where you dined to dance until the end of the night. Alcohol flows and everyone wriggles on hip-hop and funk music, but also electro-tropical and Afrobeat, until 04h on weekends. On the club side, it’s a very hot dance floor where everyone wiggles on Latin or retro trendy tubes! There is also a small club, the club in the club, more cozy and confidential. In pop up gallery exhibits contemporary works. An atypical and essential place for Parisian nights. The official Favela Chic : https://www.favelachic.com/
For a cultural extravaganza do come to the Latin American House or the Maison de l’Amérique Latine founded in Paris in 1946,. The best one location to see it all music arts expositions located at 217, bd Saint-Germain 7éme metro Solférino or Rue du Bac both on line 12. Bar and restaurant are located in the heart of two private 18C mansion,the Hôtel de Varengeville (1704) and the Hotel Amelot De Gournay (1712), each of them featuring splendid French gardens.The official Maison de l’Amérique Latine: https://www.mal217.org/en
To listen to Latin music while walking or in public transports or driving in Paris the only radio station is Latina. Animated on several programs for more than 25 years by Chilean Roberto Burgos and I participated in some of their introduction of artists activities in while working in Paris and living in Versailles for over 9 years, A selection from local Latin music radio station Latina 99.00 FM at 167 Rue du Chevaleret, 13éme for a visit they are at metro Chevaleret or Quai de La Gare both line 6 not far from the François Mitterand library. Nowdays the station is heard several stations in France but not yet in my new area, just do so online, Music is from Latin America but the DJ hosts and commercials are in French. The official Latina Paris: https://www.latina.fr/
If not you can always listen to Paris Latino !! Which the Latina radio station motto with credit youtube and Bandolero video
Paris Flamenco – Isabel Aguirre at 9 Rue de Montenotte, 17éme. Has closed here for the memories of always, Trained in Madrid, in Amor de Dios, then in Seville and Jerez, Isabel Aguirre, created her school in Flamenco in 2001. In Madrid, she was part of the Embrujo Flamenco group and the company Antonio Gavilan. In France she sets the show “Coplas Flamencas” at the Théâtre des Déchauseurs, She made frequent appearances in the Planéte Andalucia, invited by Los Chicos, in duet with Juan Polvillo or solo. She participated in the 1st International Flamenco Festival in Sanlucar de Barrameda. She collaborates with the Doulce Memory ensemble, on the show “Folias de Cuba”, which underlines the convergences of flamenco with Renaissance music, The Retro Dancing was for Cuban salsa, Argentine tango, rumba or cha-cha-cha. The Retro Dancing 23, rue du Faubourg-du-Temple, 10éme Metro République . It is now closed here for the memories of always, And to dance Tango with beginners and up we used to go to the Casa del Tango 11, allée Darius-Milhaud, 19éme Now closed open here from 2003 to 2023: Here for the memories of always,
There you go folks, needed an update ,I left some places closed just for the memories and some change name but still rocking, It is by no means a complete list , just some of my favorites over the years . I will always look forward to at least see them when in Paris, eventually, Again,hope you enjoy the post and do visit them in your coming to the most beautiful City in the world, Paris, The Latino in you is waiting as I,
And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!
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