Salsa in France
Discover Salsa dancing events across 13 cities in France
Salsa in France runs on 33 weekly socials spread across 13 cities. Paris carries the scene with 15 events, far ahead of the rest. Marseille comes next, and smaller regular nights sit in Lyon, Cannes, Pessac and other towns. You can dance most days: Tuesday through Friday are the busiest, and Friday is the strongest night nationwide. Bachata is just as common here, with 34 weekly events sharing many of the same floors, while kizomba and zouk fill out the calendar. Prices are usually low or free, and turning up alone is normal. If you have one weekend, base it in Paris, where venues like La Pachanga run several nights a week. For bigger events, check the festival list below, including the Paris Salsa Marathon.
Salsa Cities in France
Paris
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Marseille
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Pessac
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Cannes
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Lyon
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Dijon
France
Meylan
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Grenoble
France
Bordeaux
France
Golfe Juan
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Plan de Campagne
France
Juan-les-Pins
France
Villenave-d'Ornon
France
Other Dance Styles in France
Salsa in Nearby Countries
Salsa Dance Shoes: Tested & Reviewed
Shoes we tested and reviewed, with links to buy

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