Caveau de la Huchette
If you’re a jazz lover like me, then be sure to stop in at the Caveau de la Huchette. This isn’t your typical jazz dive as you will see as you go down into the caves. They date back to the middle-ages (before 1551) and were the meeting places for secret societies such as the Rosicrucians, the Templers, and the Free-Masons. During the revolutionary period of 1789 this place was known as the “Cave of Terror” where trials were conducted and executions took place.
The walls are decorated with arms from that era, swords, muskets, there’s even a chastity belt. As I said, not your typical everyday jazz club to say the least! Still, the Caveau de la Huchette has been entertaining music lovers for over sixty years. Some of the best have performed here; Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, Art Blakey, and Memphis Slim, to name a few.
Live entertainment begins after 10 p.m., no reservations required. They’re open every night, Sunday to Wednesday from 9:30 til 2:30 a.m. Thursday, thru Saturday they stay open until dawn. There’s an entrance fee of 11€ during the week, 13€ on week-ends. Students under 25 pay 9€. Drinks run from 4.50 for non-alcoholic beverages, 5.50 for beer, and 6€ for everything else except champagne.
If you’re on a budget you can always drop in after 2 a.m., Thursday thru Saturday when there’s no cover charge and drinks start at 5€. Music is swing, rock, soul, R&B, and disco. Have fun, but not too much, you may see a ghost or two! (Just kidding,…. or am I?)
Caveau de la Huchette
5 rue de la Huchette
75005 Paris
tel. 01.43.26.65.05
fax. 01.40.51.71.70
Métro: Saint-Michel
Photo Credits: Flickr
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July 16th, 2007 at 1:07 pm
[...] Jazz Club - Caveau de l’Huchette It’s right off the Boulevard Saint-Michel. The history about the club, the famous musicians who have played here, the ambiance, and the dancing into the wee hours all make this one great place to enjoy an evening in Paris. More about it in my post. [...]
June 22nd, 2008 at 9:36 am
WE FELL INTO THE CLUB AFTER A DINNER CRUISE AND IT MADE ME FEAL 18 AGAIN NOT EASY WHEN YOU ARE 40! NOT REALLY UP ON THE JAZZ SCENE BUT THE LIVE MUSIC AND THE ATMOSPHERE WAS PERFECT IT DEFINATLY GOES ON MY LIST OF “WOW NIGHTS OUT” AND “GONNA DO AGAIN
June 22nd, 2008 at 9:43 am
Wow-feeling 18 when you’re in your 40’s (or beyond!!)is always a good thing. Let’s bottle it up and sell it ;-)
June 27th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Katherine, the C. de l’ H. is an institution and a must do when in Paris! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
September 14th, 2008 at 6:04 am
We absolutely loved the Caveau de la Huchette and the atmosphere there. Music was awesome and we (my daughter 16, myself… 54) had an absolute ball.
Will have to go there again!
Parfaitement merveileux! Merci!
October 26th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
I’m glad you enjoyed it Susanna, but then again who wouldn’t?! It’s a must on anyone’s trip to Paris!