La Nuit à Paris (The Night in Paris) – Video by Soic Miterne, Paris, 2000. Watch more video archives.

The backstory

Back then, on weekends, when I wasn’t revising my lessons, swimming, or tinkering with videos and sound in my room, I was beginning to discover the world of Parisian nightlife. Guided by my friends Tof and Oscarfive, who introduced me to the newly opened Favela Chic Paris, then the legendaries Paris’s leading electro music venues : Respect is Burning nights at Le Queen, Pulp, Rex Club and Bains Douches. There, I discovered not only my taste for dance but also a wide range of musics from both old-school and contemporary repertoires.

The benefits of nightlife

It was during this pivotal period that I also realized the importance of nightlife in social relationships. Going out at night means making new connexions but also strengthening existing links, talking, laughing and dancing with those who are important to you. Nightlife isn’t just about having fun, it’s also a vibrant crossroads where people from all over the world, from all backgrounds and professions, meet. Discover my nightlife’ exploration in Shanghai and Saigon.