Paris isn't NYC.
If you're an American partier, particularly one who is used to that great playground of Manhattan, it's best to know that before you set out for a night in Paris. I made the mistake of not doing that last night. Looking everywhere for an American style dance club, I wasted my night in the trashy, touristy parts of town (Montparnasse, Champs-E, etc).
The lamest part? The whole time I knew of a great place to go— St-Germain. Sure, if you're dead-set on the kind of club or bar you're used to, you might not find it there. But it's rich in nightlife, young people and has a great, charming atmosphere that's a mix between rural and urban. Enjoy it and don't try to force Paris to be something it's not.
Some places to hit up there:
1. Chez Georges. Don't be turned off by the top floor. Wait for the downstairs wine cellar and be prepared for shoulder-to-shoulder drinking, a quirky playlist and impromptu table dancing.
2. The Frog and the Princess. A great mix of ex-pats and French students. Everyone's friendly and the drinks are strong. If you don't care to stay inside, the street it's one is lined with bars and pubs so you can socialize in the crowds there.
3. Le Bar du Marche/ cafes lining rue du Bac. It's fun to start or end a night by grabbing a drink and snack at one of these places. The standing areas around the bars are usually swarmed with people as well.
Wander around- you're sure to find whatever you're looking for.
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