https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Workers in French nightclubs and discos on Sunday protested in Paris to urge the government to allow their dance floors to get moving again, saying closure as a coronavirus precaution risked putting many out of business. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200713/in-pictures-french-nightclub-workers-stage-protest-over-closures Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:15:46 +0200 in-pictures-french-nightclub-workers-stage-protest-over-closures French authorities are worried over the growing use of recreational drug GHB which has caused one death and put ten young people in comas since December in France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20180417/one-death-and-ten-comas-rise-in-use-of-lethal-drug-sparks-fears-in-france Tue, 17 Apr 2018 17:40:28 +0200 one-death-and-ten-comas-rise-in-use-of-lethal-drug-sparks-fears-in-france A French nightclub has prompted outrage over an unusual pricing policy, which rewarded girls in short skirts with cheaper drinks. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170821/a-french-nightclub-gave-women-free-drinks-for-wearing-short-skirts Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:18:14 +0200 a-french-nightclub-gave-women-free-drinks-for-wearing-short-skirts Two quirky but very different themed bars are setting up shop in the French capital. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160318/paris-hipster-cafes-take-inspiration-from-london Fri, 18 Mar 2016 13:45:53 +0100 paris-hipster-cafes-take-inspiration-from-london Paris night-owls sick of early closing times, pricey pints, and a lacklustre atmosphere can finally do something about it as the capital holds its first (unofficial) election for Mayor of Nightlife on Saturday, with similar ballots in Toulouse and Nantes. https://www.thelocal.fr/20131108/paris-revellers-to-elect-citys-first-night-mayor Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:07:00 +0100 paris-revellers-to-elect-citys-first-night-mayor