Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba at La Pachanga, Paris

La Pachanga is a restaurant-and-bar that flips into a Latin club: weekday classes start at 19:30 (arrive 19:00) and the venue stays open late, Wed–Thu to 02:00, Fri–Sat to 05:00. The space combines a dining room, a separate bar and a dance area/gallery, so you'll move from tables to floor as the night progresses. Music is a rotating Latino mix (salsa, bachata, kizomba) and nights are usually DJ-led rather than live-band shows.

Expect a mixed crowd, beginners turn up for the 19:30 class and social dancers fill the floor later; reviewers note some nights can feel sparse and that cover (reported €14–16) sometimes includes a welcome drink. The Montparnasse/14th location is busy with traffic, so give yourself time to arrive.

If you're salsa-focused, expect waits between sets, DJs sometimes run long blocks of one style, so check the night's theme. Reservations help for tables; the 19:30 class is the easiest way onto the floor if you arrive early.