Le Privilege Club (Saint-Gilles)

Le Privilege Club is a beach resort nightclub on the Rue du Lagon in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, the main holiday and nightlife town on Réunion's west coast, in France's Indian Ocean overseas department. It is where the evening ends for many visitors who have started with sunset drinks at nearby venues such as Bar de la Plage and Le Zanzibar. The crowd is notably younger, with many patrons in their twenties, plus holidaymakers, surfers, students home for the season and expatriates. The atmosphere is party-oriented and sweaty in the tropical heat, with groups dancing near the DJ booth and a holiday energy that peaks on weekends. Dress is resort-smart: shirts, summer dresses and clean shoes are usual, while swimwear and flip-flops are likely to be turned away, and photo ID is expected as the club admits adults only. The music is delivered through DJ sets, generally house and commercial dance with some current pop and R&B, though the exact lineup varies by night. The drinks programme covers the standard club range of spirits and mixers, rum cocktails, beer and soft drinks, priced at roughly €6 to €14 per drink. The club opens late, on Friday and Saturday from 23:00 to 04:00, and is typically quiet until after midnight, with the strongest crowd between about 00:30 and 03:00. Entry costs about €8. Reservations are not generally required for entry, but groups wanting a table or bottle should inquire directly, as bottle service is not confirmed here. Because Saint-Gilles-les-Bains is compact, guests can walk between the strip's venues, though late-night taxis are limited and arranging the return trip before the club closes is advisable.