We went to Le Carmen on a Thursday night -- our last night in Paris. Located in the Pigalle district it's not even a high risk to go because there are so many places to go if you don't like it. That being said, I loved Le Carmen ! BEST DECOR IN PARIS. The DJ was on point playing some groovy tunes that I did and didn't recognize, and the bar is gorgeous. Will for sure return the next time. Au Revoir ! read more

Do. Not. Even. Try. The bouncer straight up tells you that you will only get in if you "know someone" or if they "think you should come in." Rejected my friends' wedding party group who flew to Paris to enjoy this spot. read more

Very weak drinks :( overpriced as well, for a G+T that honestly had two drops of G. Plus, bouncer let's in randos, including a bunch of creepy dudes (at least a group of 12 creepy dudes) because I assume they paid him a bribe. The crowd (on a Saturday) is so weak we left before 2am which is very sad for Paris. Go somewhere else. The bartenders were sweet at least, where the extra star comes from. read more

If you're American avoid this place. Staff is extremely rude and very selective. Plenty of other options to go to nearby.

Such a nice venue. You just have to make sure that you visit on the correct night for your musical interests. I've visited Paris twice and each time I've popped into this club. Unfortunately, both times the music wasn't really to my liking. I feel like the first time was very trance like and the next had an underground pop sound which I didn't completely understand. But...the venue is so alluring that it makes you want to be inside. I believe they have a website so check it out for a schedule of events and/or DJs in advance. There never seems to be a cover so stop in and have a drink in one of the dimly light chambres and gameplan the rest of your night in Pigalle if the music doesn't match your tastes. read more

Garbage staff with a 'holier than thou' attitude. Went twice and they scoffed in our faces, told us it was 'impossible' to get in, even when we dressed as nice as we could for the second attempt to get in. The bouncers/door people were extremely rude - they hated that we were American and treated us as such, even turning their backs when we walked up. We were extremely offended and they let groups in before us just because we are from the USA. DO NOT ATTEMPT, THEY WILL TURN YOU AWAY. Not worth it. They even turned down beautiful, well dressed Parisians. GARBAGE CLUB. Visit the 'American bar' down the street past the Moulin Rouge - the James Hetfeeld's Pub - they were extra kind to us. See Alain and Elie there, they'll take care of you. I've heard Carmen sucks anyway (per locals). read more

If I could give less than one star I would. This was our second time this summer (span of 6 weeks) trying to get into Carmen. After waiting and being told we could potentially be let in, my only guess is that we weren't let in because we were American. We were a group of four, well dressed women. Many people were let in before and after us dressed in sneakers and other casual attire. I'm sure they would never be treated with the same disrespect in the United States. However, I will not forget their hatred. read more

They are antisemitic. The girl at the door wouldn't let us in for no reason at all except that we looked more jewish than everyone else. She had bleach blonde hair and refused to acknowledge us as humans. She claimed I was drunk, but I'm completely sober. This was offensive on so many leveled. My partner even offered $500 for a table for two people, and she denied us based on our nationality and religion. Horrible. read more

Horrible place. They couldn't figure out why not to let us in. First it was that our group was too big. Then it was because we were too young. Then it was because there were too many men. Rude and overpriced read more

Awful doorman. Wouldn't let us in because we didnt speak French, suddenly it became a "private party" which was an obvious lie. One group was only allowed in if they bought $200 bottle service at the door. Please do not waste your time are such a lame establishment. read more

coolest club i've been too. was a tourist and had no issues, guess it just depends on your luck that night :/

Came to Paris for one night with friends and was told we weren't allowed in. However, they let a few other people in after us. Was then told the police are across the street after hanging out around the entrance for a couple minutes waiting. Racist establishment. read more

Great club if you're not American and a person of color smh. At 11pm on a Thursday night was told to wait for confirmation before having someone come out side and simply tell us "NO". Then they have people outside waiting to approach us with an option of paid sex. Like get the fuck out of here! Do better "Le Carmen" - we would have spent a lot of money last night. read more

This establishment is anti American. Upon arrival I ordered a gin and tonic for my friend and made an effort to say "une gin and tonic." After that, the bartender proceeded to mock me and refused to take my order. Once I finally gave my order, they made a drink with no alcohol. This place is elitist and I recommend Americans avoid at all costs. You will pay €28 for a drink just to be mocked and ridiculed by someone who is making half of that an hour. read more

Oh Le Carmen, je t'adore. This place is just gorgeous. Situated inside of the former mansion of Georges Bizet, the setting is ultra glamorous, and extremely romantic. My good friend brought me here, and I felt like I was in some secret exotic club for only a select few. The cocktails were superb, as was the bartender. Extremely charming, scintillating place. I cannot wait to go back. Fais gaffe! You may meet a man here whom charms your heart right out of your chest, then disappears into the night without so much as a tender farewell. True story. I took one star off because of my broken heart. read more

HORRIBLE PLACE, HORRIBLE STAFF, HORRIBLE SERVICE. I came with some friends on a Thursday night, we were excited to come here and the doorman denied our entry and then he started insulting me and my girlfriend. This should not be normal in nightclubs. read more

Le Carmen had such potential but was flopped the night we were there. Yes the location is gorgeous - or at least it used to be, a century ago. the details of previous splendor are still present but the physical structure of the ornate walls and ceiling is in pretty poor shape (made only worse by having turned the home into a bar). Crowd was pretty thin and unenergetic. A DJ was kind of stuck in a corner blasting music through portable speakers that resemble those used at high school parties in a gym. Cocktails were outright disappointing. In short, Carmen may have sung "L'amour! L'amour! L'amour! L'amour!" but I did not find it for the bar that now bears her name. read more

Per Eva's review below I 100% agree with her review. If I could give zero stars I would. Don't waste your time or money coming to this place. The doorman was rude and basically didn't let us in because we did not speak French. He then proceeded to tell us that it was "very full" inside... meanwhile letting about 10 people in... There's bars down the street worth your time and money. read more

We had a birthday party there, paying champagne bottles, buying drinks and then at the end, the barmaid, who seemed to be completely high on illicite substances, thought we wanted to steal the bottles left... This is unacceptable from a place like this, being seen as thefts by a totally high crackhead waitress... Disappointing. Will never come back: this is sad because everything went well before this incident! read more

I rarely go out in Pigalle, in fact this was my first time going to a club in that area but I will certainly be back very soon! Le Carmen is definitely one of the coolest surroundings for a night club; complete with a human sized bird cage, beautiful frescoes and romantic statues. As well as the beautiful interior it's also got a great vibe full of lots of cool and friendly people. Upstairs is more of a bar I would say where you're actually able to have a conversation and hear yourself speak whereas downstairs is more for dancing. I like how this place perfectly combines a bar and a nightclub as it offers something for everyone. If you want to rock out downstairs then you are able to dance all night however if you fancy more of a chilled evening socializing then you're able to upstairs. Drinks are rather expensive at about 15 euro a cocktail however not unusual prices for Paris although I was expecting it to be a little more reasonable around that area. read more

Awful, Thursday night, nobody around and they dont let me get in, no reason. "C'est pas possible ce soir", is all they say.

Best night out in Paris. Pierre mixes up infused gin works of art in the basement of Georges Bizet's mansion. The club is exclusive. A physiologist screens potential guests at the door for esthetic appeal. You got to have the right look and vibe to get into the club. Most nights the club host private parties. Come in early to enjoy the craft cocktails and stay late for the party!!! read more

Le Carmen - Gin infused with smoked duck breast. They have over 40 different gin infused creations as shots or mixed into artesian cocktails. - Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

I would give it less stars don't waste your time. I wanted to go there with my wife and have couple of drinks and dance. The tall french bouncer for Dave control was a real ahole. They discriminate against non French speaking people and would not let us in some bs that we needed reservations don't waste your time or your money. read more

Absolutely stunning interior and great cocktail menu with great bartenders. Granted I got there kind of early but I wasn't sure what I wanted and he made me something unique on the spot. Minus one star because while there's plenty of space for a dancefloor there really isn't one, nor at capacity, is there any room to dance. Then there's also pretty limited seating if you just want to chat. Kind of seemed like most people there just wanted to chat. Regardless, go to see the interior and great drinks and to say you've been there. read more

Très intéressant...to say the least. Have good company. Can get weird. But weird is always better than boring. My man was was too hot to stray, but the decor and the people will surely keep you entertained. Bisoux Bisoux! read more

This place is god awful. Don't waste your time or cab fare to come to the 9th to this "club". The drinks are watered down and the place is run down too. The rude tall door guy needs a bath. Don't understand what the allure is but as a New Yorker I generally suggest that Americans should spend their money elsewhere, like Experimental Cocktail Club, which has a cooler vibe. The whole place needs a refresh. Next! read more

Love this place. It is gorgeous. If you are an R&B mainstream fan, stay on ground floor but if you like house, get down to the basement, and you have a pocket full of surprises. It's open late way beyond the regular closing hours. read more

Ok, so in general I wouldn't say that clubs in Paris are the best I've ever been to! But this is definitely the worst that I've seen and I've lived here for a year and a half. Echoing other peoples' reviews.. The man on the door is a big [insert swear word of your choice here]! Don't let yourself feel insecure and waste your time by standing around aimlessly trying to catch this man's attention.. He is purely there for your attention but will claim that you are "chiant" (annoying) for asking to be allowed into his club. Who knows what it's like inside but I for one will never return to find out and I strongly recommend that you don't either! What happened to an old-fashioned queue to get in somewhere?! read more

It's a beautiful place, and it could have been so nice if the crowd would be more interesting. But unfortunately the door man prefers people who look like they live in the 15th arrondisement. As we went out to smoke cigarettes, we noticed how the most interesting, funky people were refused, and only the ones conservatively dressed in black would get in. Maybe they think that conservative looking people are more willing to buy the overpriced drinks, but in the end it's clear that the Carmen is making a mistake..They should fire the current staff, and instead hire a bunch of funky, professional and artistic people - that would give the place some personality. Le Carmen is beautiful, but this is what it lacks..personality. And that is why Le Carmen - which we in the beginning thought would be a "different" and interesting place, is on it's way to become a big flop. read more

The best thing about Le Carmen is its gorgeous interior and pretty seating areas. It didn't seem to be in a bad shape to me, but honestly I wasn't checking out the ceiling much. The cocktails were good and cost €15. There are 2 bars, the main bar is on ground floor whilst the one downstairs next to the coat check is meant for talking whilst the DJ gets going upstairs. When we were there, the DJ played pretty non-descript club music until 2am, when it started to get really busy. Before that time you can lounge in the plush chairs and catch up with your friends. I wouldn't go out of my way to get to Le Carmen, but it's a great alternative in the 9e. read more

Not much to say, my friends and I couldn't even get inside because the guy said that he didn't know us. He then recommended where else to go so I said, "OK thank you, but do you realise you lose money this way?" And he said "it's not about money", to which I replied "is it about reviews then?" And he waved me off. So, here I am, writing a bad review for them because of their very unfriendly behaviour towards 3 girls. I certainly do not recommend this place. read more

My friend and I were in Paris and heard about this place. We went there and two guys that look like were trying to be fashionable but had failed miserably at it were outside the door and did not let us in. My friend, who speaks french, was told that they did not let just anyone in. So, if you don't want to be discriminated, don't bother with this place. read more

Drinks pricey. But overall, good venue -'d good music played. Expect to pay 15 Euros for a drink.

Love the atmosphere here. Castle like interior made me realize that im in paris. The crowd is very young.