Bona Ventura

19th arr. (La Villette) · Paris

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A bar, restaurant and club in one of Bernard Tschumi's red follies on the north side of the Parc de la Villette, open since autumn 2015 and a stronghold of queer nightlife in Paris. Weekends bring LGBTQI+ DJs and local collectives; on sunny days the huge terrace under the lime trees serves wine with a barbecue and fry stand.

Address
26 Avenue Corentin Cariou (Parc de la Villette), 75019 Paris
Hours
Mon 16:00-02:00; Tue 10:00-24:00; Wed 12:00-24:00; Thu-Sat 12:00-02:00; Sun 12:00-24:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening, Late night · About 3 h
Price
Varies by event (Time Out Paris, 2024); drag bingo entry free
Price level
€€
Music
DJ
Dancing
Yes

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Go for the drag bingo apéro, free entry, a hit since 2016 (Time Out).
  • In summer, come in the afternoon for the terrace and stay for the DJs.
  • Hours change with the programme; check the listings first. Metro Porte de la Villette.

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