Music
The French metropolis sets the tone for the whole country. It offers
the very best in opera, jazz, church concerts and tours by international
pop stars.
Jazz:
7 Lézards
Rue des Rosiers 10 (4)
Underground: Saint-Paul
tel : (0) 1 48 87 08 97
www.7lezards.com
Located in the Marais, wide range of jazz styles.
Le Caveau de la Huchette
Rue de la Huchette 5 (5)
Underground: Saint-Michel
Tel. (0) 1 43 26 65 05
Authentic cellar in the Quartier Latin, since long famous for its live
concerts.
Au Duc des Lombards
Rue des Lombards 42 (1)
Underground: Châtelet
Tel. (0) 1 42 33 22 88
Each night classical jazz well into the early hours of the day.
Le Montana
Rue Saint-Benoît 28 (6)
Underground: Saint-Germain-des-Prés
A time-honoured address. Even Billie Holiday was here.
New Morning
Rue des Petites-Ecuries 7-9 (10)
Underground: Château d’Eau
Tel. (0) 1 45 23 51 41
Arguably the best jazz dive in Paris. All the great have played here.
Concerts:
Two magazines (‘L’Officiel des Spectacles’ and ‘Pariscope’)
give information on all current events. They are sold in all newspapers
kiosks.
Olympia
Bd. Des Capucines 28 (9)
Underground: Opéra
Tel. (0) 1
47 42 25 49
The temple of the French chanson. A truly venerable institution,
where Edith Piaf and Gilbert Bécaud reigned supremely.
Zenith
Av. Corentin Cariou, 26
Underground: Corentin Cariou
Tel. (0) 1 42 08 60 00
www.le-zenith.com/paris
Situated in the new Parc de la Villette it offers 6,000 seats for
rock-and pop fans.
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