Arc en ciel
500 m² swingers' club in Caen: sauna, jacuzzi, mixed nights Friday and Saturday. Prices, hours and atmosphere decoded.
- 500 m² in the city centre
- Men's slots and mixed nights
- Sauna, jacuzzi and spa
- Dance floor with DJ
- Cleanliness praised in reviews
- Address
- 8 Impasse Dumont
14000 Caen, Calvados - Opening hours
- Mon-Sat 13:00-19:00
Fri, Sat 21:00-03:00 - Phone
- +33 2 31 93 19 00
- Website
- club-arc-en-ciel.com
A club playing on two boards
In Caen, near the marina, Arc en Ciel blends the codes of a classic swingers' club with those of a nightclub. Across 500 m², you'll find a sauna, a jacuzzi, a spa corner and a cloakroom, but also a dance floor with a cage and DJ sets on Friday and Saturday nights. The kind of place that refuses to fit into just one box.
The week revolves around two very distinct atmospheres. During the day, Monday to Saturday from 1pm to 7pm, the slots are reserved for men only. On Friday and Saturday nights, from 9pm to 3am, it's mixed: couples, single women and men cross paths in a more festive atmosphere, carried along by the music and the dance floor. Closed on Sundays.
Who comes and how to dress
Access is reserved for adults, no surprise there. As for outfits, nothing too strict but a minimum of dress is required: shirt, trousers and city shoes for men, sexy and elegant attire for women. We're far from tracksuits, the idea being to keep things a bit chic despite the relaxed mood.
Prices and what's included
Prices vary depending on the slot and the day.
- Afternoon (men's slots): 20 euros
- Friday night: couple 28 euros, man 40 euros, woman 7 euros
- Saturday night: couple 38 euros, man 40 euros, woman 7 euros
Bar drinks are included in the entry price, which simplifies the evening and avoids nasty surprises on the bill.
What the regulars say
Online reviews are mostly glowing, particularly about how clean the sauna and jacuzzi are, often mentioned as a real strong point. The atmosphere is described as friendly, the staff welcoming and cheerful, and the spa corner is appreciated for unwinding between hotter moments.
A few downsides do come up though: attendance can be sparse in the afternoon, with an atmosphere some call a bit lukewarm depending on the day and hour. Some also find the daytime prices a touch high for what's on offer at that time. Nothing dramatic, but it's better to bet on a Friday or Saturday night if you're after a crowd and energy.
For those wanting to try the mixed, festive vibe rather than the quiet daytime slots, it's best to aim for the evenings, when the dance floor and the DJ really bring the place to life.
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