Le Jungle Club

Le Jungle Club is the main dance club in Saint-Denis, the capital of Réunion in France's Indian Ocean overseas department, located on Rue Alexis de Villeneuve. It is the city's go-to address for a late night, filling the gap after the bars of the centre and the Barachois seafront close. The crowd is a mix of local Réunionnais in their twenties and thirties, students, expatriates from mainland France and visitors, giving the dancefloor a lively, cosmopolitan feel. The atmosphere is energetic and social, with groups dancing together, and the pace builds steadily after midnight. Dress tends towards smart-casual clubwear; sports shoes are often acceptable, but beachwear, flip-flops and very worn clothing may be refused at the door, as is common at French clubs. Age range is mainly eighteen to forty, and photo ID is expected because French clubs legally admit only adults. The music is commercial house and R&B, with the occasional mainstream pop and Caribbean-influenced track, rather than underground electronic programming. The drinks programme is a conventional club offering of spirits and mixers, rum-based cocktails, beer and bottled drinks, priced at roughly €5 to €15 per drink. Opening hours are Thursday to Saturday from 23:00 to 05:00, with the peak window usually between about 01:00 and 04:00, particularly on Friday and Saturday. Entry costs €10 and includes the first drink, which makes the cover relatively good value. Reservations are generally not needed for general entry, though groups wishing to reserve a table or a bottle should inquire directly with the venue, as bottle service is available at many French clubs of this kind but is not confirmed here. Saint-Denis is the island's administrative centre, and late-night taxis are limited, so arranging a return ride before leaving is wise.