Le Caveau de la Huchette, Jazz club in Latin Quarter, Paris, France
Le Caveau de la Huchette is a jazz club housed in a stone cellar beneath rue de la Huchette, with multiple performance areas distributed across different levels. The low ceilings and cramped sightlines create an intimate setting where musicians and audiences remain close together.
The spaces were originally built in 1551, long before they hosted jazz performances. After transforming into a music club in 1946, the place quickly became an important destination for jazz fans and established musicians.
The club became a gathering place where jazz enthusiasts from around the world discovered new sounds and helped establish Paris as a major music center. Today, visitors can experience the space as a living continuation of that legacy.
Visitors should expect low ceilings and take time to explore the different levels to find the best view of the stage. The time of day matters less than checking the performance lineup, since the quality of shows varies.
The story of this place extends beyond France's borders: a British enthusiast was inspired by the concept and later opened a similar club in Liverpool. That venue would eventually become the birthplace of a world-famous music group.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1946
Official opening: 1946
Website: http://caveaudelahuchette.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.85278,2.34639
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
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