Whist in short
Whist is a trick-taking game and an ancestor of bridge. Everyone plays for themselves, bids the number of tricks they expect to win, then does their best to make that bid.
Meet locals in Nice
Alone in Nice tonight? Come play cards with locals at 6pm
You don't need to know anyone or come with a group. From 6pm, the team, neighbors and friends of Les Folies often open a game table where curious travelers are welcome.
You arrive alone, but you know exactly what to do
When you travel alone, the hard part isn't finding a bar but joining the conversation. Here, the game provides the excuse.
Whist, bids and friendly little rivalries
No need to be an expert. The game sets a rhythm, gives everyone something in common, and lets conversation come without pressure.
Practice in French or English
You can play the games online, in French or English, which is handy for learning the basics before you come.
Chinese checkers
Chinese checkers is played by two or three: simple logic, plenty of small tactics, and a gentle learning curve.
After the game, perhaps the whole evening
The game is only an opening. The evening can then carry on with the menu and the Les Folies program: karaoke, music trivia, cabaret, a concert, a jam session, a chess night or another event, depending on the calendar.
Explore the menu
House creations, the great classics and alcohol-free cocktails all share the menu.
Choose the night's activity
The events calendar will tell you whether the evening continues with karaoke, music trivia, cabaret, a concert, a jam or chess.
Stay for the music
On concert or jam session nights, the music makes it easier still to keep the conversations going.
Traveling solo in Nice: FAQ
Can I really come alone to Les Folies d'Edmonde?
Yes. This page is written precisely for solo travelers who want to meet locals without having to impose on a group.
What time should I arrive to play cards?
Around 6pm. The team is generally available between 6pm and 7:30pm, before the evening's events really begin.
Do I need to know whist before coming?
No. The rules are quick to explain, and you can also practice online in French or English before dropping by.
What can I do after the game?
You can stay for a cocktail, check the events calendar and, depending on the date, carry on with karaoke, music trivia, a cabaret show, a concert, a jam session or a chess night.
Contact
What's on tonight in Nice
The program is refreshed every two weeks. Karaoke, live music, jam sessions, drag and other themed nights return regularly to the cellar, with a DJ set about once a month. Each event lists its exact date and time.
Jam session in Nice
A jam session is never quite a concert. A stage opens up, musicians answer one another, the audience is close by, and a song sometimes changes direction halfway through. This guide gathers the jam calendar for Nice, with links to the venues and organizers, to check before you head out.
Cocktail bar in Nice
At 16 rue Benoit Bunico, Les Folies d'Edmonde serves its house creations and the great classics beneath the vault of a cellar, with spirits from French producers. Themed nights, and private hire on request.
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Practical info
Address
16 rue Benoît Bunico, 06300 Nice, France
Hours
Every day: 6:00 pm – 12:30 am
Payment methods
Cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro), contactless, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cash