LE VIEUX BELLEVILLE
Read moreYou will have to climb the hill of Belleville, get lost in a maze of little frequented streets, but full of charm, and you will find this place so typical, whose name alone sums up the spirit. Here, songs, accordion, evenings dedicated to the kid Piaf, to the barrel organ with Riton the Crank, you will have understood it, one resuscitates a Paris of former days. To have a drink or enjoy a board to share, for a meal with good products, simple cuisine and desserts that hold the body, it is also an excellent place. If the ghosts of the artists of yesteryear hover here, it's no coincidence. You will have understood that this is an institution.
ARTIMUS
Read moreYou will have to go to the 20th district to discover Artimus. And frankly, you will hardly regret it. First of all, because Artimus, the name of the professor who rules here, is really well thought out. The settings plunge you into spaces that are more real than life, and into different missions: Naples in the 16th century, distant exoplanets in the future etc... In groups (up to 5 people, but the place can also accommodate private events), it's time for reflection, deduction and team spirit.
PISTON PÉLICAN
Read moreFor those who have enough of the rue de Charonne and its surroundings, the Piston Pelican is a bar where the atmosphere is good child. The name comes from a theatre troupe who loved the place and was there. The decor is classic and sober with the atmosphere, it remains whatever it is relaxed and festive. On the consumption side, you'll find what you're drinking with, in particular, vodka served by a metre or a pitcher mojito… Keep a little moderation! As far as music is concerned, it is an eclectic maximum: songs, gypsy jazz, rock, electro, blind evenings, DJ sets…
LES PÈRES POPULAIRES
Read moreHere's one of these bistros, called bars-bars, which have a great success in the east of Paris, with their flea way, their excessifs rates and their casual animation. Or how simplicity can finally be combined with success and quality. Young and younger people talk easily and not talk about ways of doing things. In the afternoon, many people come to work, and the atmosphere will sometimes be studious. At the end of the day, the atmosphere relaxes and we share a good breakfast board without taking your head. Côté music is often jazz and French songs. DJ sets are also on the program.
AUX FOLIES
Read moreA passage from the relaxation bellevillois, this old café-theatre today welcomes the most crowded evenings of the neighborhood. It turns between the terrace and the bar that abuzz thousands of conversations to catch a half good, to taste standing in the middle of a totally mixed crowd. It is also a lyrics, a lyrics, a belleville. The tables are beautifully decorated with antique colours illuminated by neon neon that go on the ceiling. And a few decades ago, Maurice Chevalier and Edith Piaf sang in this institution…
MONCŒUR BELLEVILLE
Read moreWhen you arrive, the establishment is first of all one of the most beautiful terraces overlooking the Eiffel Tower. Located on the belvedere, Moncoeur Belleville is a must in the neighborhood. The chef offers a trendy and seasonal cuisine at low prices. As for the drink, the staff is very inventive with for example, pieces of cucumber in water bottles to cool you off during the summer. Throughout the year, jazz concerts, pop and cappella singing are organized. Moreover, you can always play board games, ideal to enjoy this bar offering a great view for hours!
LOU PASCALOU
Read moreIt's in a small, not very well-known corner of the 20th century that you will discover Lou Pascalou, "Le petit Pascal" in Basque. This cultural café programs rock concerts, songs or world music and meetings with writers. It also presents exhibitions of artists and projections of short films. Some evenings are also dedicated to board games or tournaments of the Paris Improvisation League (see the programme on the café's website). The place succeeds in combining culture, good atmosphere, discovery and sharing. The staff is charming, even during peak periods. A little extra: on sunny days, the large terrace is very much appreciated.
STUDIO DE L’ERMITAGE
Read moreLocated in an old small factory, this location in Ménilmontant can contain three hundred and fifty people. The room has a mezzanine. The musical program is eclectic and quality. The following went: Magic Malik, Cheikh Tidiane Seck, Katerine, Louis Bertignac, Omar Sosa, Gabriel Yaqoop… Film projections are also organized. It is one of the most atypical halls in the capital, a place where listening music to the mezzanine bar becomes an electrifying experience.
LE BOUILLON BELGE
Read moreA small corner of Brussels in the 20th! In this bar you can discover many Belgian beers (draught beer or in bottle) at perfectly reasonable prices, accompanied by a bag of chips of course. For those who are not hop lovers can be reassured, the cucumber mojito is worth a try! Theme evenings are regularly organised, such as the "Mussels Party" on Wednesday, devoted, as you can imagine, to beer. Guaranteed atmosphere! You can even play pinball or baby-soccer - so rare nowadays - or board games. A very good place to start the aperitif, or even a snack with the famous Liège waffles. Le Bouillon is particularly popular on game nights.
LA FÉLINE BAR
Read more" Here they sold their soul to rock! " The rock is presented in all its forms, in concert mainly, but also thanks to Djs. The hotel has a bar of the 1960 s with its black skaï armchairs and vinyl vinyl beyond the bar. The leather jacket, furnished to the taste of the day, is stylish in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. During concerts, it is not uncommon for young girls and boys to twister with rage. A good atmosphere, rock lovers will appreciate. A small visit from the myspace of the establishment will put you in the atmosphere…
THÉÂTRE NATIONAL DE LA COLLINE
Read moreThis is one of the most dynamic addresses in Parisian public theater. Just a stone's throw from Place Gambetta, a high glass façade opens onto two auditoriums - one seating 780 and the other 184 - set in an environment reminiscent of an ocean liner, with its gangways and walkways. From contemporary creations to dance, the program is renowned for its quality.
THÉÂTRE DE MÉNILMONTANT
Read moreThere are three rooms at this address: XXL - 345 seats -, XL - 96 seats - and Le Lab - 90 seats - as well as rehearsal studios. Various companies present their shows. The history of the Ménilmontant theatre dates back to 1877 when two halls in the area are successively open for Saint Peter's patronage and the Salésiens fathers. There are numerous performances of children, teenagers and adults. Then there are "Passions", "Mysteries", "Mystères" sessions and "light projections", patriotic pieces, comedy, drama, lyrical performances, operettas… The current address was inaugurated in 1929. A former mentor, actor Georges Chamarat, is assembling pieces. In 1932, Passion was created in Ménilmontant, a show played by residents of the neighborhood who enjoyed a long success. In 1958, before founding the Théâtre de l'Est Paris, Guy Rétoré and his Guild settled in this theatre to which they gave their name today. The NPT of Jean Vilar also plays there. From the 1970 s, the Théâtre theatre opened to the song: Félix Leclerc, Graeme Allwright, Mouloudji… In 1979, a Théâtre Theatre Workshop was launched. And the adventure still continues today. This place must have grace!
LE BUZZ
Read moreThis is a place that bears its name. This space dedicated to live concerts, DJ sets and a party between friends is one of the must of the Belleville district. Every night of opening, a concert from 20 pm followed by a set dj in the electro atmosphere as early as 22 h ignite the regulars of the place. Another highlight of this inescapable place is: entries that are free or 5 €, guaranteed maximum. To play, enjoy the happy hour from the opening and make the buzz around you…
VINGTIÈME THÉÂTRE
Read moreThis room, built in 1994 - two hundred and forty-five places - is a district that is subsidized by the City of Paris. It is managed by the New Theatre in November and offers theatre pieces and shows for the young public. Its programming is rich and varied: on the two slots of the day, many creations are proposed. At the end of June, "surprises from off Avignon" are in Honor. Finally, "Thursday mornings", pieces intended for the school audience.
LE TARMAC
Read moreThe Tarmac was named International French-language theatre - Tilf - between its creation in 1985 and 2005, when it changed its name as executive. Valérie Baran succeeded Gabriel Garran. The latter's founding idea remains in force: present all forms of Francophone theatrical scriptures regardless of their geographical origins. Initially, the Tilf is nomadic. It occurs in various places - Pompidou Centre, National Chaillot Theatre, MC 93, storm theatre, Bouffes du Nord - and in national and international festivals. In 1993, it was recognised as a national interest and settled in the park of La Villette at the Pavillon du Charolais, a former bar of the cattle market in the theatre of one hundred and sixty squares. The Tarmac program is rich in surprises. This is where Maïmouna Gueye discovered in Bambi, she is black, but she is beautiful, provided a great success, as well as A Love Supreme, show jazz-theatre of Luc Clémentin according to the new of Emmanuel Dongala. Since the summer of 2011, the Tarmac has set sail and left La Villette. Direction Gambetta Avenue where the building then occupied by the Théâtre de l'Est Paris becomes its new house. More spacious, the room welcomes all French-speaking talents with passion.
THÉÂTRE OUVERT
Read moreFor 50 years, Théâtre Ouvert in Paris has been a bastion for new stage talent, carrying the flame of an innovative and committed vision. Founded in 1971 by Lucien and Micheline Attoun, this nomadic venue moved behind the Moulin Rouge in 1981, becoming a place where generations of artists have come and gone. Today, on avenue Gambetta, the renovated theater, subsidized by the Ministry of Culture and the City of Paris, offers spaces conducive to the development of a contemporary repertoire, encouraging the works to flourish and their encounter with the public.
LES TROIS ARTS
Read moreThis cultural café of Ménilmontant has a programme where, in the cellar, cross or mix with French songs, Yiddish, Gypsy, neo-folk, jazz, soul, rock, classical. You can also attend contes and surprise events. It is the authentic and multicuturel Belleville found in Les Trois Arts. Music, painting, theatre around the world: This is a crossroads where everyone finds their own account. Visit the website for the entertainment program.
LA MAROQUINERIE
Read moreThis concert hall is not devoid of charm, with its subdued lighting and rather intimate atmosphere, is a place where the public and the artists can easily mix and even share a drink. The programming, which is predominantly contemporary music, is very eclectic: pop, rock, reggae or funk. La Maroquinerie is very socially involved: it sometimes organizes concerts for noble causes or unusual festivals. La Maroquinerie also has excellent acoustics, which makes it possible to fully appreciate the bands that perform there. Look at the programme: if you like an artist, then don't hesitate to go for it, because the excellence of the venue will do the rest!