Salle Gaveau, Concert hall in 8th arrondissement, Paris, France
Salle Gaveau is a concert hall on Rue La Boétie with approximately 1,000 seats, designed specifically for the acoustics of chamber music performances. The interior provides an intimate setting equally suited to classical soloists and smaller orchestral ensembles.
Architect Jacques Hermant designed the hall in 1905, and it opened on October 3, 1907, with a performance by Lehrergesangverein. The building became part of Paris's musical landscape during the Belle Époque era and remained an important venue for classical performances.
The hall takes its name from Gabriel Gaveau, a piano manufacturer whose instruments shaped French classical music during the 19th century. Visitors experience the legacy of this musical tradition through performances ranging from chamber music to full orchestral concerts.
The venue sits centrally in the 8th arrondissement, easily reached by public transport and within walking distance of other cultural sites. Visitors should know that the hall fills quickly during popular performances, so arriving early helps secure good sightlines.
The hall housed a magnificent Cavaillé-Coll organ with 39 stops from 1900 until 1957, a masterpiece of French organ building. The instrument was later moved to Saint-Saëns in Normandy, where it continues to be heard in its new home today.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
