La Dérobade - Sauna club libertin

La Dérobade sets up shop in Chenôve, right at the gates of Dijon, and bills itself as the biggest libertine complex between Paris and Lyon. Across 500 sq m spread over two levels, the place leads a double life it fully owns: naughty sauna by day, swingers' nightclub once night falls.

Sauna by day, club by night
During the day, it's all about libertine style relaxation: jacuzzi, hammam, showers and naughty corridors for those who like to take their time. At night, the same spaces turn into a nightclub with a dancefloor, DJ and intimate lounges for cuddlier cravings. A bar with a full liquor license and wheelchair access round out the setup.

Who can come in
The venue is for adults only, eighteen and up. Couples and single women are welcome every day, and so are single men. As for dress code, men must show up in trousers and a shirt, women in something sexy, subtlety really isn't the point here.

Hours and rates
The sauna is open Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 2 pm to 8 pm, Saturday from 2 pm to 8 pm then 10 pm to 5 am, and Sunday from 3 pm to 8 pm. Club nights run Thursday from 2 pm to 1 am, Friday from 10 pm to 4 am and Saturday from 10 pm to 5 am.

• Sauna, single man: 30 euros every day
• Sauna, couple: 20 euros every day
• Club night rates aren't publicly listed

Vibe and reviews
Regulars praise how clean the place is and describe a welcome that's warm and respectful, two points that keep coming up in feedback. La Dérobade is regularly named among the top libertine addresses in Côte d'Or.

A few gripes come up too: some of the cuddle lounges are seen as small and a bit cramped, and the price of drinks at the bar rubs a few visitors the wrong way. Nothing that really dents the place's overall reputation, but worth knowing before you spend your evening there.