Club Haussman (Doctor Love)

Can’t find the younger crowd in the Marais? It must be a Saturday when the Doctor Love party is in full swing. Located in the Club Haussmann, the monthly party is the it place among trendy and generally attractive twenty to thirtysomethings from all over the world, with a healthy mix of French, English and many other European languages floating around. Though trendy, the party’s organiser Mylène, a doctor by day, tries successfully to make the place feel like home, taking photos of attendees while making the rounds. She’s also the one who chooses the theme and often extravagant décor for each individualized soirée. The spacious dance floor is overlooked by a balcony, with bars on both floors. House and pop music blare through the speakers, but it’s easy enough to carry on a conversation upstairs. The dance floor (and coat check) get crowded by 1am, so get there early if you’re not on a list and prepare for a bit of queuing. Need more reason to arrive early? Entry before 12.30am is €15, €20 after, but always with a drink included. You’ll need at least one if you’re going to be dancing until 6AM.