France Guide
Provence
Bars and clubs
1 Le Bokao's 9bis St-Lazare 
04.90.82.47.95 Opening time: Wed– Sat 10pm–5amEclectic mix of music styles including house and techno at the weekends in a converted barn.
2 Le Cid 11 place de l'Horloge 04.90.82.30.38 Trendy mixed gay/straight bar and terrace that stays open long after the rest of place de l'Horloge has closed for the night.
3 L'Esclave 12 rue du Limas 04.90.85.14.91 Opening time: Tues– Sun from 11pmAvignon's gay and lesbian bar, with regular DJs, drag shows and karaoke nights.
4 Extramuros 44 bd Saint-Michel 04.32.74.22.22 
www.extramuros.fr Opening time: Closed Sat lunchAs the name suggests, this cool, laidback bar lies just outside Avignon's walls. Look out for the wall made of real Provençal soaps in the toilets.
5 O'Neill's 38 cours Jean Jaures 04.32.76.33.40 Extremely popular Irish pub serving the inevitable Guinness for the crowds that spill out onto the pavement.
6 Palais Royal place de l'Amirande 04.90.14.02.54 Large, buzzing bar-restaurant decorated with gold-embellished mirrors and chandeliers. Music shows Thurs– Sat; drag-queen acts on Sun.
7 Le Red Zone 25 rue Carnot 04.90.27.02.44 Opening time: Daily 9pm–3amBar with DJs and weekly concerts.
8 Tapalocas 15 rue Galante 04.90.82.56.84 Opening time: Daily noon–1amTapas and spanish music, sometimes live, in a large, atmospheric bar.
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Le Vache à Carreaux 14 rue Peyrolerie 04.90.80.09.05 Intimate, homely wine bar that serves food and stays open till 1am.
10 Woolloomooloo 16bis rue des Teinturiers 04.90.85.28.44 Opening time: Closed MonAn old printshop with all the presses still in place that oozes a relaxed vibe, with fairy lights and candles completing the boho look. Also serves food. Occasional theme nights.