Bataclan, Music venue and theatre in 11th arrondissement, France
Bataclan is a concert hall and theatre at 50 Boulevard Voltaire in the eleventh arrondissement of Paris. The facade shows Chinese-inspired decorations with bold colors and curved lines that give the entrance a particular appearance.
The house opened in 1865 as a café-concert, where visitors could enjoy performances while drinking and eating light meals. After years as a cinema, the place became one of the main addresses for rock concerts in Paris during the 1970s.
The building displays an unusual facade with Chinese motifs, marked by bright colors and curved elements. The hall accommodates nearly 1,700 spectators and serves as a stage for rock, pop, comedy and other performances that draw a young and mixed audience.
Several Metro stations are only a few minutes' walk away, as are several bus stops, making access by public transport straightforward. The entrance sits directly on the wide street and is easy to find even after dark.
The name comes from an operetta by Jacques Offenbach, which enjoyed great success in the 19th century. At the same time, the word recalls a colloquial expression for commotion or racket, already hinting at the colorful character of the place back then.
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