Cabaret de L'Enfer

Cabaret de L'Enfer was a hell-themed cabaret in Pigalle known for its monumental demon jaws forming the entrance. The building stood on Boulevard de Clichy and featured elaborate decorative details that brought the dark theme to life.

Antonin Alexander founded the cabaret in November 1892 and operated it for decades. The site was demolished in 1950 after a retail company purchased the property.

The name and decor referenced infernal imagery, which appeared in how staff dressed and what drinks were called. Visitors experienced a theatrical performance that turned ordinary moments into something extraordinary.

The venue was located on Boulevard de Clichy in the Pigalle neighborhood, making it accessible to visitors in that area. It operated from two different addresses on the same boulevard after moving from number 34 to number 53 in 1895.

Andre Breton kept his studio above the venue and used it as a regular meeting place for Surrealist artists. This location became central to the artistic movement during its active period.

Location: Paris

Inception: November 1892

GPS coordinates: 48.88333,2.33336

Latest update: December 18, 2025 11:40