New Years Eve in Paris

Here we are again, the countdown to the biggest anti-climax of the year. The same parties, the same faces as last year. Going through the motions, celebrating a milestone which serves little more than as reminder of your failed hopes and ambitions for the year passed. However, for those brave enough among you to throw off the shackles of your predictable annual celebrations, why not make Paris the setting for a truly memorable New Years Eve?

Going to another city for New Years can be tricky. You can arrive open minded and hope that the kind hand of serendipity will guide you a wonderfully cool and unpredictable party just in time for the countdown. Or you can play it safe, have a few venues in mind and know in advance you're going to have a great time. Let's face it, you don't want to be wondering the streets in the cold December air in your party dress at 23:55! Here are a few suggestions to get your Parisian party started:

Grand Réveillon Jazz @ Le Petit Journal Montparnasse.

Nothing gets a party started like big band, New Orleans Jazz. With performances by Jean-Pierre Gelineau and the Middle Jazz Quartet, you're sure to start the night in fine form. Situated in the cool and ambient Le Petit Journal Montparnasse, by day a sophisticated and tasteful Paris Wedding Venues there is a full dinner service available. However, if you just fancy a dance to the great music on offer, 35€ includes entry and two drinks.

Tzigane New Year @ Le Java

For a completely unconventional New Years bash for all your norms out there, why not head down to Le Java for a night of lively and colourful Gypsy rhythms from the Romani Aälma. Followed by Ziveli Orkestar and his nine piece orchestra bringing you some fantastic Balkans folk dance before DJ's DJ Tagada and Raki see the night into the small hours.

Réveillon du Brésil @ Le Cabaret Sauvage

Sticking with the international theme, Réveillon du Brésil will have you seeing in the new year to the best South American latin music this side of the Atlantic. Complete with a big screen broadcasting live the scene from Copacabana beach, the funky favela sounds and exotic cocktails will have you waking up the following afternoon believing you're in Rio.