La Cigale, Concert hall in the 18th arrondissement, Paris, France
La Cigale is a concert hall on Boulevard Rochechouart featuring an ornate facade with late nineteenth-century design elements. The interior contains a main performance space with adaptable technical systems to accommodate various event configurations and audience sizes.
The hall opened in 1887 on the site of a former cabaret and underwent major redesign by architect Henry Grandpierre. A painter created ceiling artwork around 1894 that continues to define the character of the space.
The venue served generations of performers and audiences looking for live entertainment, from operettas to contemporary music across decades. The name itself references crickets and the playful spirit that once defined such gathering places.
The hall is easily accessible from Boulevard Rochechouart in a well-connected neighborhood with nearby transit options. Check the program schedule beforehand as this is an active concert venue with varying event times and availability.
The original vestibule and main hall received protected monument status in 1981, recognizing their architectural importance. This official designation ensures that key elements of the interior remain preserved for future generations.
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