Concert halls Paris 19th 75019

Conceived in the 1990s, it took over twenty years for the Philharmonie de Paris (concert hall and music venue) to see the light of day. Its architecture, designed by Jean Nouvel, is well worth a visit, with a hull-shaped building topped by a large crest, whose gentle slope has allowed the creation of a rooftop promenade offering superb views over the capital and its suburbs. Inside: a 2,400-seat auditorium with undulating curves, an educational centre, an exhibition hall, studios... Superb!

Chiselled wood throughout, red velvet, bevelled mirrors... and a ballroom floor that's so good to dance on! This faux-top tent, which seats 1,200, is the offspring of Magic Mirrors, which once occupied the same venue in the Parc de La Villette. The Cabaret Sauvage hosts artists from all musical horizons, with a predilection for rock, reggae, jazz and chanson. It's no coincidence that Goran Bregovic, Khaled, Keren Ann, M, Bratsch, Les Wampas, PJ Harvey and Arno have all played here.

Located in the area of Paris with the most significant changes in recent years, the last-born of the UGC range is open since October at the very location of the former Claude Bernard Hospital, closed in the 1990 s. In years, it's a quarter that has literally transformed itself from the state of wasteland to the very popular place of life. It was therefore normal for a UGC cinema to come into this relatively dépourvu place. With 14 rooms and more than 2 800 seats, the place is a large area covered with a fine metal jacket giving it a chic and sober appearance. And the actors did not get there because, in a few months, dozens of poster heads came to present their works. Test this movie, you won't be disappointed!

This concert hall was not destined to last: it has been in existence for almost 40 years. And the Zenith is so successful that it has "copies" all over France, in Strasbourg, Nantes, Orléans: there are over twenty of them today! Le Zénith is a must-see venue in the capital and the region, and not a single successful artist passes by this venue, which is one of the largest in the region. Modular - that was the novelty at the time - the building seems to have been erected only recently, so much has it not aged.

The Trabendo is located in one of the small red buildings built in the Parc de La Villette. Park historians may remember the first venue here, but Trabendo has quickly swept the past under the carpet. Since 2000, this seven-hundred-seat venue has continued to expand its program: Manu Chao, Calexico, The Neptunes and Bugge Wesseltoft have all played here. Note: the murals are signed by Futura 2000, a historic figure in New York graffiti. And the word "Trabendo" comes from contrabando, Spanish for contraband: quite a program.

More than ten years after its opening, the challenge has largely been met. Indeed, the Centquatre brings together in a single, very large space, various sites of artistic creation and production open to all disciplines, and which offer various shows, screenings, readings, performances, exhibitions, workshops for young people or adults... What a lively place, on the very spot where the municipal undertaker's service - a building dating back to 1873 - was in operation until 1997. The Centquatre, or 104, which is a place of art, you have understood, is also a place of life. Restaurants, brasseries and shops are spread out in the immensity of the place.

Le Glaz'Art has gradually become a cult venue for the Paris underground scene, hosting electro festivals, concerts-exhibitions by contemporary artists, short-film screenings... This bar is more than just a place to drink; it's a meeting place where different artistic scenes come together. The place is particularly pleasant in summer, thanks to its garden terrace, ideal for smokers. Regular evening events are organised here: see the website.

The "petite ceinture" never stops reinventing itself! This time, it's the Pont de Flandre train station that's been renovated to house a 200 m² jazz club, with a terrace and gardens of almost 2,000 m²! The place is as poetic as you could wish, the prices are very reasonable and the daily concerts are of the highest quality. To give you an idea of the space: the hall can accommodate almost 300 people. An atypical venue that is fast becoming one of the capital's most sought-after spots... Get there before the crowds get too big!

It is very difficult to find an artist of any renown that the curriculum would not indicate a passage through Le Zenith. Either in front of a festival, or at a festival, of a support party to this or that. The programming is mainly oriented towards all forms of popular music: songs, rock, reggae, rap… At each concert, large crowds pass through a lot of the park of La Villette to join this strange construction of a metal frame covered with a silver canvas. Inside, it can accommodate up to six thousand people. The room is adjustable. So you can find yourself in a more or less large area, with seating seats or promenoirs. One of the strengths of the Zenith is that visibility remains correct. There is never more than 50 metres between you and the scene.

Le Zenith is the first new equipment to have opened its doors in the park of La Villette. Inaugurated in 1984, it is the work of architects Philippe Chaix and Jean-Paul Morel. The first artist to have occurred there is Renaud. It was for the then Minister of Culture, Jack Lang, that he was created. For a good time, the capital needed a large space to be organized with great concerts for young people. There was another installation for electric and hairy music: Pantin Racecourse, a top where the best formations of the 1970 s, babas, hard and punk, from Gong to The Clash, passing through Trust. Barbara went on as well. But it eventually gives way to this Zenith, whose concept is now declining in sixteen major French cities.

In its two small halls, this venue offers classical and contemporary theatre, comedy, café-theatre, musicals, concerts and children's shows. From children's shows to contemporary repertoire, there's no shortage here. There's plenty to discover, try out and marvel at, but there's always something to learn, especially for the very young in the numerous workshops. Please note: to find the theatre, and if you're coming for the first time, the allée Darius-Milhaud is not always well signposted.

Opened in 2001, Providence introduces unknown artists and writers, or to become: one man shows, some comedies and comics'trays are on the program. Please note that the former chairs of the Grand Rex are sitting here! The room - seats - is located at the intersection of the Rues, Equerre and Pradier streets. It gives theatre classes. A place to discover, especially if one wishes to take a name in the comic scene… and follow the footsteps of Jérémy Ferrari!

Comic'Hall presents young comics. You don't pay at the entrance but at the exit. This address is directed by the same team as Providence.

Two hangars designed by Gustave Eiffel for the 1878 Universal Exhibition house two of Paris's best-known cinemas, separated by the Bassin de la Villette: MK2 Quai de Seine and Quai de Loire. The former features a restaurant, while the latter is home to a bookshop. While the programming is classic, the complex's 12 screens are all great places, linked by a river shuttle.

This place which is located in the vast Paul Delouvrier lodge is dedicated to children: the bodily awakening room, digital museum, reading room, drawing wall are a few examples. There are also themed weekends, including shows and film screenings. Finally, there is a large garden which, as from spring, allows a nice discovery of nature. Also note that the place offers a very extensive program throughout the year, including Heritage Days dedicated to children and countless specific dedicated workshops. The only downside: once there, the children do not want to leave

Easy to find, this spot is bristling with canvases reaching for the sky. It's the gathering place for circus tents: the space of the same name is located here. Over 4,200 square meters, and for almost 30 years, the best circus companies from France and abroad have come and gone: the place is a place of effervescent creation. La Villette also provides accommodation for artists and companies in residence: the Chapithôtel. In summer, the Espace Chapiteaux is transformed into a leisure area.