Whist in short
Whist is a trick-taking game and an ancestor of bridge. Each player plays individually, bids the number of tricks they expect to take, then tries to match that bid.
Meet locals in Nice
Alone in Nice tonight? Come play cards with locals at 6pm
You do not need to know anyone or arrive with a group. From 6pm, the team, neighbors and friends of Les Folies often start a game table to welcome curious travellers.
You arrive alone, but you know exactly what to do
The hard part of solo travel is not finding a bar. It is knowing how to enter the conversation. Here, the game gives you a simple, natural excuse.
Whist, bids and friendly little rivalries
You do not need to be an expert. The game simply creates a rhythm, gives everyone a shared topic and lets conversation arrive without pressure.
Practice in French or English
The games are available online in French or English, which is handy if you want to understand the basics before arriving at the bar.
Chinese checkers
Chinese checkers is a lovely two- or three-player board game for easing in, with simple movement and plenty of small tactics.
A cocktail, then maybe the whole night
The game is the doorway. After that, the evening can continue with the cocktail menu and the Folies program: karaoke, music trivia, cabaret show, live music, jam session, chess night or another activity depending on the calendar.
Enjoy a proper cocktail
House signatures, classics and alcohol-free options keep the night in real cocktail-bar territory.
Choose the night's activity
Check the agenda to see whether the evening continues with karaoke, music trivia, cabaret, live music, jam or chess.
Stay for the music
When a live night or jam is planned, the atmosphere gets even easier for keeping conversations going.
FAQ for solo travellers in Nice
Can I really come alone to Les Folies d'Edmonde?
Yes. This page is specifically for solo travellers who want to meet locals without having to force themselves into a group.
What time should I arrive to play cards?
Aim for 6pm. The team is generally available between 6pm and 7:30pm, before the evening activities fully 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 agenda and continue with karaoke, music trivia, a cabaret show, live music, a jam session or chess night depending on the date.
Contact
Nice Old Town events
The program is refreshed every two weeks. Karaoke, live music, jam sessions, drag nights, and other lively formats return regularly in the cellar, with about one DJ night a month. Exact dates and timings are shown on each event listing.
Jam session in Nice
In Nice, a jam session is never just a concert. It is a stage that opens up, musicians answering each other, the audience close by, and sometimes a song changing direction halfway through. This guide keeps the useful jam calendar for Nice, with venue and organizer links to check before going out.
Cocktail bar in Nice
At 16 rue Benoit Bunico, Les Folies d'Edmonde brings together house cocktails, trusted classics, French producers, and a lively vaulted-cellar setting, with themed nights and private hire.
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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
Apple Pay, Contactless Payment, Eurocard/Mastercard, Cash, Visa, American Express, Debit Card