Concert halls Paris 1st 75001

Also known as the "French", this institution was created nearly 340 years ago. King Louis XIV, a great lover of entertainment, was responsible for its creation. Molière's plays are performed here, of course, but also those by Racine and Scarron. Over the centuries, the Comédie-Française has never moved from the Place Colette, just a stone's throw from the royal palace. Take the time to enter the hall and visit the museum, before attending a performance: classical or contemporary, you'll be spoilt for choice.

The room itself is already a show. Trained in Italian, with about 800 places, it shines a thousand éclats. The th century atmosphere dominates and enchants. It is a jewel in a historic area. The Royal Palace, where it is located, began to be built by the will of the Cardinal of Richelieu. He then called himself the Cardinal Palace. The theatre was built in 1784 in this area, which became property of Philippe d'Orléans. The architect is Victor Louis, who expands the room in 1791. He then took the name of his director, Miss Montansier, an important woman in the middle of this period. In 1831, a famous comedian named Dormeuil took over. The place was named at the Palais-Royal theatre. They play vaudevilles. There were many pieces of Eugène Labiche - Embrace-us Folleville, the Straw hat of Italy… -, Parisian Life, Meilhac, Halévy and Offenbach… In the 1960 s, the comic vein irrigates again and again this room - Achard, Roussin, Dorin… In 1973 stands here the first of La Cage aux folles, Jean Poiret with the author and Michel Serrault. It is a historic triumph, which, elsewhere, will last until 1979! There will then be other successes, including Merry Easter, the same Poiret with Maria Pacôme and Nicole Calfan - from 1980 to 1983 - or the shows of the Unknown and the Quartet. A real palace of laughter royal!

The Gibson's Brothers, the Martinique trio that achieved a phenomenal success in many countries during the 1970s and 1980s, created this famous jazz club with eighty seats. Of this creation under Caribbean auspices remained the taste of Afro music, in the broad sense of the term. Jazz fusion style training is also offered. Some names of artists that marked more than two decades of hot music: Richard Bona, Angelique Kidjo, Monica Passos, Ultramarine, Les Étoiles, Sylvain Luc, Rido Bayonne, Étienne Mbappé, Mario Canonge, Nguyen Lê... And the adventure continues on the same rhythm. Take note: François Constantin the percussionist orchestrated the jam sessions on Monday.

Nevertheless, Baiser Salé is also a bar with terrace that is very appreciated for its generous happy hours. As it is located in a very busy street of the centre of the capital, you have to come earlier if you want to enjoy the terrace!

Since its opening in 2011, Le Duc des Lombards has become the protector of the jazz in the capital. Thanks to its exceptional acoustics (undoubtedly one of the best in Paris), the "Duc" attracts all great soloists and orchestras of international jazz scene. The restaurant space welcomes fans of jazzy melodies, and it is Alain Alexanian, starred chef, who is on the piano. The afternoon swings between exhibitions, meetings and debates. Full program on the website: Female Vocal Jazz, Jazz Stories, Jazz lessons ... you will enjoy the trendy activities, but when it is 5pm, it's time to do a soundcheck for the evening concerts. Opening time at 7 pm, the concerts begin at 8 pm and 10 pm.

The Forum des Images, located in the Forum des Halles, is the capital's most sought-after venue for cinephiles, and is the place for all kinds of initiatives and superlatives. Judge for yourself: over 2,000 films screened each year, numerous festivals, meetings with leading players, a (free!) school of digital creation and a collection of digitized images that you can borrow. The vast site also boasts a bar-restaurant. Attended by thousands of enthusiasts every year, it's sure to please!

The Appointment of the moon, a series of concerts in small groups are given in a space of the church are located along the Forum Des Halles. Renowned artists or emerge feature new shows to it. Guaranteed surprise. An advice: do not take long to reserve your place.

On the programme in 2009-2010: Arthur To - September 15th -, Music for imagination films by Simon Dalmais and Sandra Langlois - October 8th -, Emily Loizeau - October 29th -, Laetitia Sheriff & Roken Is Dodelijk - November 17th -, Madjo - December 15th -, Bab X - February 16th -, Kyrie Kristmanson - March 16th -, Howard Hughes - April 6th -, La Grande Sophie - June 15th.

This is the third scene of the Comédie-Française, the other two are the historic Richelieu hall and the Old Colombier. The Studio-Théâtre opened in 1996. His name refers to the First Studio of the Moscow Art Theatre created by Stanislavski in 1912. The intimate relationship between spectators and interpreters is preferred. The one-hundred-and-thirty-six-seat hall has been designed by architect Michel Sené as part of the Carrousel du Louvre shopping gallery, which links the rue de Rivoli to the Louvre Museum. It plays short pieces drawn from the European directory and is made to text readings selected from those preferred by the French Actors. Projections are also being organized here. Since 2003, the Studio-Théâtre is also named Salle Jean-Pierre-Miquel in tribute to the Deputy Head of the Comédie-française who is at the origin of his existence.

Consisting of two small rooms installed in an ancient banana mûrisserie, the Théâtre theatre was born in 1982. His géniteurs included actor Vicky Messica who was a long director of places. Lee Fou Et and Ludovic Michel today provide leadership. Many contemporary pieces are presented here, as well as text readings, with incursions on the dance or cabaret side and the song recital. In addition, a program is specially designed for the young public.