Zénith Paris, Indoor concert arena in La Villette district, Paris, France
Description
Zénith Paris is a modular concert hall in the La Villette district that can accommodate between 2,200 and 9,000 guests and adapts to different events through various seating arrangements. The free-standing roof construction encloses a central space with rising tiers that allow good sight lines from all angles.
History
French Culture Minister Jack Lang commissioned the construction of this hall in 1984 to meet growing interest in rock concerts. The new hall replaced the old Hippodrome de Pantin and became the main venue for international tours in the capital.
Culture
The name comes from the French word for zenith, reflecting the ambition to bring high points of rock music to France. Many international bands gave their first French concerts here, making it a springboard for tours across the country.
Practical
You can reach the hall through Porte de Pantin metro station on line 5 as well as several bus routes that connect to central Paris. For concerts, arriving slightly early is advisable since many visitors gather in the streets around the entrance before the start.
Did you know?
The hall was originally planned for only three years but proved so successful that it remained permanent. Today around 150 events take place here each year, drawing about 700,000 spectators in total.
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