Parisian Nightlife

Aside from seeing all the famous and beautiful sights in Paris, I also got the chance to experience the nightlife! As I'm sure you can imagine, Paris by night is very different from Paris during the day. If it hadn't been for the Arthur's family friend Rawaa, who lives in Paris, the nightlife scene would have been extremely overwhelming but she took us out and showed us where to go!

Left to right: Chad, Abby, Me, Morgan, Rawaa

Kong!

The best and most expensive tequila shot I have ever had...when in Paris!

My first night out in Paris was a blast! Rawaa was so fun to hang out with and it turned out we had a lot in common! She is also one of the most impressive 25-year olds I have ever met; she already has a Masters degree, is almost done with her PhD in Economics, and is also simultaneously getting a second bachelor's degree from the London School of Economics while living in Paris. When she nonchalantly told us that, I was at a loss for words! I was also impressed because she took time out of her busy schedule to take us out not only one, but two nights! 

 The girls at Le Magnifique! Poor Chad was stuck taking all the pictures...

After going to Le Magnifique, a chill cocktail bar with tables and music, we decided to go to a club so we could dance and experience a different side of Parisian nightlife. Rawaa had never been to VIP Room because it is very elite and very difficult to get into but we figured we would give it a try. We got to the entrance of the club and two old, unattractive bouncers stared us up and down for about 30 seconds each before giving us the okay to go inside. Never have I ever felt so violated and honored at the same time...we laughed about it for a while when we went inside and then enjoyed the rest of our night feeling rather good about ourselves!

VIP Room! The theme of the club was winter/ski resort!

The only club I had been to before this one was a club in Rome the week before and the club in Rome was nothing like this...it was much more mellow. At different points throughout the night, snow, confetti, and balloons all fell from the ceiling. It was absolutely insane but so much fun!

Rawaa and I dancing on the spin platform in the middle of the dance floor!

I absolutely fell in love with the City of Lights and I definitely want to go back this semester! I had a great time and it was so nice to see Morgan and to be in Paris with the Arthurs, who know the city so well! I definitely would not have had the same experiences if I had gone on my own!

Morgan and I on the balcony before I left!

Morgan, Abby, and Mr. Arthur ended up coming to Rome after I left Paris so I was able to spend even more time with them and show them a bit of Rome after they showed me so much of Paris! I'll post about it soon! But until then...

Au Revoir!