Do you like jazz? Do you love to hear this music that was born in New Orleans at the beginning of the 20th century? During your stay in Paris at the Hotel Daunou Opera, check out these legendary live jazz venues for a swinging time, a romantic evening or a great night out with friends.
The essential jazz bars of the famous Rue des Lombards
The Rue des Lombards, located in the 1st arrondissement, is THE jazz street par excellence, where you can find clubs highly regarded by purists and performers. Stop by the Sunset/Sunside, a historic and hip electric and acoustic jazz establishment. These vaulted cellars have hosted the biggest names on the scene.
(60 Rue des Lombards – 75001)
Don’t miss the Duc des Lombards in the same street, a jazz bar that made a whole generation of musicians dream. Completely renovated a few years ago, it offers dinner shows and unforgettable evenings.
(42 Rue des Lombards – 75001)
Jazz in all its forms…
The New Morning is another place where they’ve been swinging for almost 40 years. Great artistes have played this 500-seat venue where the performers are in close proximity to their audience. The high-quality programme will delight you with its range of hip-hop, jazz and electronic music.
(7-9 Rue des Petites Ecuries – 75010)
The Petite Halle is home to one of the greatest music scenes in Paris. This jazz bar, where you can enjoy a drink and something to eat, has featured great performers such as Mos Def, Steve Coleman and Tony Allen.
(211 Avenue Jean Jaurès – 75019)
Forget dad’s jazz and let yourself be carried away by jazz funk, Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian music, soul and hip-hop at the jazz bar called Les Disquaires. A happy melting pot of young budding artists and jazzmen!
(4-6 Rue des Taillandiers – 75011)
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