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Cafés mal anders 
Musik-L'Abracadabar We have placed it under the rubric « music », but it could also have been put under “one-offs”, as its programme is very eclectic: concerts, theatrical improvisations, painting exhibitions, and even «soirées d'effervescence pluri-artistique»: that says it all! Open sunday, monday, tuesday, wednesday until 2:00am, thursday, friday and saturday until 5:00am 123 Avenue Jean Jaurès –(19 e)
Tél : 01 42 03 18 04 Site : www.abracadabar.fr -Au Magique Behind the scarlet facade of the Magique lies a cosy and welcoming atmosphere, where you can listen to singer-songwriters or music-hall every night of the week, in the artistic tradition of Montparnasse. Au Magique 42, rue de Gergovie 75014 Paris Tél : 01 45 42 26 10 Internet : www.aumagique.com -L’Attirail Concerts most evenings with a programme made up of French chanson, world and rock music, inexpensive drinks, open-minded customers and an attractive terrace in summer: all of that and a little bit more at the Attirail. L’Attirail 9, rue au Maire 75003 Paris Tél : 01 42 72 44 42 Internet : www.lattirail.com -Le Broken Os Towards the south of Paris, this restaurant-bar gets lively at weekends with live rock or jazzy evenings. A tip: head over there early and have a look around the charming Peupliers neighbourhood. Le Broken Os 79, rue de la Colonie 75013 Paris Tél : 01 45 65 24 70
This little jazz-pub in the Latin Quarter organises live concerts every evening from 9.30pm, and hosts vocal jams on Tuesdays for budding singers. Young, friendly atmosphere. Le Café Universel 267 rue St Jacques 75005 Paris Tél :01 43 25 74 20 Internet : www.cafe-universel.com -Le Cavern Not far from the Latin Quarter, this bar draws crowds of students and tourists come to hear rock, funk, world or jazz concerts in its cellar. On Wednesdays from 10.30pm onwards, the jam sessions are open to musicians who wish to join in. Le Cavern 21, rue Dauphine 75006 Paris Tél : 01 43 54 53 82 Internet : www.lecavern.com -L’Olympic Café Located in the popular Goutte d’Or district (18th), the Olympic Café proposes a varied programme in its basement: world, rock, jazz, rap.... This determinedly multicultural bar-restaurant-concert venue also gets involved in events such as the Fête de la rue Léon which will take place from 14 June to 16 September 2006. L’Olympic Café 20, rue Léon 75018 Paris Tél : 01 42 52 29 93 Internet : www.rueleon.net -Les Paluches Located in the busy 11th arrondissement, this café holds regular concerts with a preference for French chanson. All together now! Les Paluches 80 rue de Charonne 75011 Paris
Here’s another café that gives you the choice of the ground floor where you can enjoy the peaceful bistro atmosphere and join in a game of Go on Thursdays, while allowing music lovers to listen, in the pleasant vaulted cellar, to: Every Sunday from 6pm, jazz concerts and jam sessions Every Wednesday from 9pm, klezmer music Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, a range of different styles (world music, blues, rock, tango, etc) Free entrance from 9pm (sometimes admission is charged) 21, rue des Rigoles 75020 Paris Tel :01.43.49.36.27 Metro : Jourdain ou bus 26 Internet: http://fr.sitestat.com/paris-touristoffice/paris-touristoffice/s?httples3artsfreefr&ns_type=clickout&ns_url=http://les3arts.free.fr -Vissi d'Arte The first musical cafe devoted to classical music and operatic airs. Just recently created by two young artists, it is primarily a meeting place for all musicians and music fans, as it proposes a classical and opera music atmosphere all day long. It is also a meeting place for all those who are fond of the Italian way of life, with its decoration and furniture that evoke Italian opera, in the bar, facing outside, the music room, with its stage area - all devoted to music. Musical events in the week, “live” concerts or recitals in the evening and at the weekend, rehearsals of soloists or ensembles, diffusion of works or programmes on classical music, theme evenings with costumes and music to enter into the atmosphere of the 17th century, the romantic period or Viennese evenings: all this happens regularly at this friendly venue where you can relax and be culturally enriched. Entirely non-smoking with air-conditioning. Possibility of organising private evenings (50 persons maximum). Special event: a New Year’s Eve of music…opera, of course, on the theme : « Resolution for 2007 : find a man ! » (110€ full inclusive) 18 rue Brochant (17e) M° Brochant
Tel. : 0158 59 22 90
E-mail : info@vissidarte.fr -Le Who’s Bar This tiny bar hosts live rock or Latin gigs every evening from 10.30pm. After that you can head for the cellar to dance in their makeshift club. Given the space available and the proximity to the Latin Quarter, it goes without saying that the Who’s Bar aims for close encounters between Parisians and visitors... Who’s Bar 13, rue du Petit Pont 75005 Paris Tél : 01 43 54 80 71
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In Paris, cafés have always been great places to meet people and they play an essential role in Parisian social life, well-known throughout the world. In recent years, they have benefited from a real comeback, in all kinds of entertaining ways. Local residents and passing visitors get together to have a drink, of course, but also to play board games, listen to music, have a sing-song, have their tarot cards read, or to enjoy philosophical or political discussions... Good times to be shared!