LE KIBÉLÉ
Read moreThe bar-restaurant serving Turkish, Kurdish and Greek cuisine is a true place of culture. In the vaulted cellar of about places, French-speaking singers, African, Arab and other, follow to animate this musical crossroads of Kibélé. Often, Latin acoustic concerts mingle with French music, jazz or song. It also offers coffee-theater, stand-up and poetry. The Kibélé is a bar dedicated to meetings between different musical and cultural traditions. Early in the week or in the first part of the evening, novice actors make their first step on stage. To discover!
GRAVITY BAR
Read moreIf you haven't yet discovered Gravity Bar, it's never too late to catch up! From the first glance, the Scandinavian-inspired decor is a real eye-catcher: from floor to ceiling, large wave-shaped slats of white wood set the scene. The cocktails on offer are made in front of you, of course, and the expertise on display is worth the show. On the menu, the vast majority of cocktails are unknown to the general public: a good point. We also recommend the excellent sharing plates.
L'ÉTAGE
Read moreThe space of this place, located on the walls of the original pictures or paintings of creators, with a warm loft appearance, is large enough to count a scene, a dance track and a dining room. And it's pretty good, because the floor offers, in addition to its creative French cuisine, concerts every night followed by clubbing on weekends. The entrance is free of charge and you will have to pay for your drinks to enjoy the world music atmosphere, soul, jazz and funk.
COMPAGNIE 3 CHARDONS – THÉÂTRE LA CACHETTE
Read moreIn its Cachette, a 180-seat room specially designed for children, the Compagnie des 3 Chardons presents its theatrical shows, which also regularly tour in primary schools. The place is truly magical, with nearly 18 shows created by Jean-Pierre Idatte. The stories are original, popular and encourage children to read. They can also buy, at the bookstore or on the company's Internet shop, the books and CDs from this Cachette, which looks like a treasure cave.
OYA
Read moreIf you're a board game enthusiast, you'll find what you're looking for at the Oya bar, which boasts no fewer than 500 references of all kinds! Whether you're interested in collaborative games, strategy or speed, ask the owners for advice if you're undecided. They'll be happy to suggest games to suit your tastes and explain the rules quickly. Did you love playing The Gobbit or Settlers of Catan? You can buy your favorite boxed sets here in the store... which also has a few nuggets!
CAFÉ LAURENT
Read moreCool jazz for the aperitif or evening? Direction the hotel of Aubusson where the Café Laurent is - about sixty places. Since 2001, in a factory of beams and fireplaces - there is also a patio - the trio of pianist Christian Brenner leads the game, often accompanied by a guest soloist. Opened in 1690, the Café Laurent was a very popular address of the intellectuals of the Enlightenment. Later, at Liberation, it was its winery that made world famous its address: the famous Taboo was indeed here. He was frequented by Boris Vian, Raymond Queneau, François Mauriac, Albert Camus, Jean-Paul Sartre, Juliette Greco, Mouloudji… Legendary! Note that Wednesday evening is based on the concept of "a piano, a voice".
CHEZ ADEL
Read moreAn old corner bar with unpromising decor near the canal: at first glance, that is what this institution of quai de Jemmapes looks like. But once you sit down at the table, you quickly forget the pine cone hanging from the ceiling and the statuettes of bucolic nymphs scattered throughout the bar. This is the kingdom of Adel, who run his small café with good humour and sympathy, a tradition that is lost in the other neighbourhood bars. If we come here, it is not so much for the contents of the glass or the plate (some Syrian specialities are proposed), but for the people with whom we taste them. Here, you will find a few merry regulars, some quite drunk students and idle artists. Every evening or almost, musicians give small concerts, without any fuss. The prices are reasonable, the evenings are always pleasant, especially in summer when the terrace is full of customers enjoying the beautiful days… and beautiful nights!
PIOU PIOU BISTRO
Read morePiou Piou Bistro is first a fun name where you will love to get an appointment. Then Piou Piou Bistro is synonymous with conviviality. There is a terrace and nice furniture, the servers are nice and provide fast service. There are the planks of Piou Piou, who honour the taste of French soil. They are copious, they are in cheese, at cold meats (or both!). " The Great Slut who stinks from Cantal "says a lot about the spirit of the House. For Piou Piou is above all a wine bar that doesn't take the head, which offers good things at correct prices, where you can bidonner by reading the map. All along with a concert and you're convinced of the very closed circle of Habitués Piou used!
LE COMPTOIR GÉNÉRAL
Read moreThe Comptoir G, as the regulars say, has become over the years a real institution of the Parisian night. Hidden in a small courtyard along the Canal Saint-Martin, we enter a place completely redesigned, ten years after its opening. The mezzanine takes on a Berber look, with cushions on the floor, and the rest of the bar offers an atmosphere directly inspired by California in the 1980s. The main bar, a real plunge into the African continent with its barber chairs, its small lounges fitted out in a hurry and its luxuriant jungle.
LA CARAVANE
Read moreEnter this caravan and enjoy a high-colour journey, made of bric and broc. Here, the kitchen mixes French influences to a few more distant. On plates, Thailand meets India, France… And that's fine in the decor, and it's decorated here and there. A particularly friendly and family-friendly atmosphere, which is owed to the team as well as to the clientele of the neighborhood and the people who are used to it. A few steps from the Republic, this is a Caravan that has the merit of bringing us to usability.
LE POINT EPHEMERE
Read moreThis former material store has long since become a mecca in north-eastern Paris. A gigantic cross-cutting place of 1,400 m2, at the same time exhibition and concert hall, party venue, bar and artists residence - among others - which quickly attracted a trendy and arty population on the water's edge, coming to vibrate to the sound of a quality electro rock - The Gossip, Felix Kubin, Herman Düne... This Berlin-style place has many graffiti, raw concrete and exhibitions of all kinds. You can eat on the go, enjoy the terrace in summer and winter (heated) and have fun at any time. Obviously, the place is quickly crowded.
THÉÂTRE DE LA PORTE-SAINT-MARTIN
Read moreMarie-Antoinette was responsible for this hall. Built in 1781, it hosted lyrical performances until 1794. After a few years of neglect, it was reborn as the Théâtre de la Porte-Saint-Martin. Romantic dramas, notably by Dumas and Hugo, were performed here. The theatre burned down during the Paris Commune and was rebuilt in 1873. Cyrano de Bergerac and Chanteclerc were created here. The alternation between classical and contemporary music keeps the place beating.
MEC ZONE
Read moreOne of the few bars of guys located outside the centre of Paris, which attracts a clientele of visitors. The atmosphere is very friendly, whether in the bar or in the basement - two slings, a cross, an interior decoration made of bricks and mesh metal. Tuesday: Sex toys on Wednesday: Pumps and firefighters on Thursday: Sneakers on Saturday afternoon: Naturist on Saturday evening: Punch fucking on Sunday afternoon: Slip.
THÉÂTRE COMEDIA
Read moreFor a long time, the Parisians had this theatre of nine hundred and ninety places under the name of Eldorado. It is also known as a first room built here in 1858. It is a luxury coffee shop where you can sing, dance and drink, as well as just, but where you can also watch small pieces and pantomime or dance numbers. This was created in 1868 a poem by Jean-Baptiste Clément entitled Le Temps des Des. After being put in music by Antoine Renard, we know what fate he will know. Many artists go to Eldorado as a beginner before they go back to their features: Paulus, Yvette Guilbert, Mistinguett, Mayol, Polar, Dranem, Maurice Chevalier. In 1918, establishments of the Maori'conc'type went out of fashion, so Eldorado went to Music Hall. There are magazines, as well as vaudevilles and operettas. A Yiddish theatre will then implement it before the room is demolished, then rebuilt in 1933 to become a cinema of two thousand places. The room will keep its aesthetics 1930. In 1971, Eldorado returned to the Live Show. In 1994, Maurice Molina, the new boss of the sites, began a renovation of the site. It was the Rebaptisera theatre in 2000. The program is eclectic from Goldoni to Knight and Laspales. Note: Classic mornings are offered in this room by L'Ecla Theatre.
ALHAMBRA
Read moreThe theater's name refers to a former venue located nearby, at 50 rue de Malte. Opened in 1866, it disappeared in 1967 after having been one of Paris's leading music-hall venues. It hosts concerts of chanson, rock, world music and jazz, as well as musicals, magic shows and comedy. It can accommodate 500 to 800 people and is housed in a building dating from 1911. At the time of writing, several shows are on offer, including the musical "Holidays", a tribute to Madonna.
ESSAÏON THÉÂTRE
Read moreThere are two auditoriums, one seating 102, the other 64. The program is varied: theater, musicals and many shows for young audiences. We're located in the cellars of a former coaching inn. The venue was originally opened to contemporary theater by a troupe of five actors led by Régis Santon in the 1970s. José Valverde succeeded him until 1987, then Alida Latessa in 1995. It was she who created the second venue, dedicated to song. The ensemble offers a rich program.
LE MOUFFETARD - THÉÂTRE DES ARTS DE LA MARIONNETTE
Read moreSince November 2013, the Mouffetard Theatre is home to the puppet theatre in Paris, thus becoming the first room exclusively dedicated to this discipline in Paris. Led by Isabelle Bertola, this 236-seat theatre defends and promotes contemporary forms of puppet theatre with a wide audience. A place of commitment for a resolutely innovative theatre!
CAFÉ A
Read moreLet's face it, Café A is a rarity in Paris. Indeed, it's not every day that you can enjoy an aperitif, comfortably installed in a deckchair in the middle of a lush garden. In the shade of the trees, on this vast terrace that looks like a veritable outdoor garden, a trendy crowd sips chilled cocktails, accompanied by salads, charcuterie platters or bruschettas. It's almost like being in Berlin, especially on DJ nights. With such a lively atmosphere, Café A is very popular.
NEW MORNING
Read moreIt is a mythical place that host performances of great jazz artists, starting with Art Blakey on the evening of its inauguration in 1981, followed by Chet Baker, Stan Getz, McCoy Tyner, Dexter Gordon, Dizzy Gillespie and many others. In the beginning was New Morning ... from Geneva. With a lot of success in Switzerland, the founders of this club decided to open a new one in Paris in old print shops. It maintained its loft style decoration. New Morning has contributed to the revival of lively jazz music in the capital. Its great advantage is its direct link between musicians and its audience. Over time, it became open to blues, rock, song, world music and many orchestral of modern African or Latin American music. There were unforgettable moments here like when Prince took the habit of coming to play in front of a handful of fans who were amazed during his performance in Paris. It is also here that from the five hundred places in the club or leaning in the bar, we could - and still can - find strong personalities that are known or unknown. In New Morning, Dee Dee Bridgewater or Cesaria Evora, to name a few, found a headquarter to conquer the European public.
L'ARCHIPEL (CINÉMA)
Read moreThe two rooms in this archipelago located in the heart of the 10 th arrondissement have beautiful hours in front of them. Since 2001, the establishment has been offering programming very related to music, live shows and animation cinema. All the arts are represented. And say that in 1893, this place was called "The Concert of the Japanese City" and was a popular coffee-concert, where Maurice Chevalier or Maxime Lisbon took Place in their early stages. It was only in 1911 that the room turned into cinema. The "Paris-Cinéma" was born and kept this name until 2001… From silent to speaking, through today's shows: this is a territory not to be missed…