Salle Gaveau, Concert hall in 8th arrondissement, France
Salle Gaveau is a concert hall on Rue La Boétie designed by architect Jacques Hermant with approximately 1,020 seats and carefully crafted acoustics. The space was built specifically for chamber music performances and maintains this focus today.
The hall opened its doors in October 1907 and witnessed major historical events across two world wars. It nearly faced demolition in 1963 before the Fournier family purchased it in 1976.
The hall is named after pianist Édouard Gaveau, whose family built a music instrument manufacturing business that gave the venue its character. The space continues to attract musicians who value its intimate connection to chamber music traditions.
The venue has designated spaces for guests with disabilities and is properly heated during the performance season. The staff and facilities are set up to welcome visitors comfortably.
The hall houses an original Cavaillé-Coll organ, one of the finest instruments of French organ-building tradition. This instrument is a key reason why the space remains valued by organists and music enthusiasts.
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