The Bataclan dates from 1864 and was originally a “café-concert” where e.g. Edith Piaf performed in the very beginning of her career. Originally it was called “Grand Café Chinois – Théatre Bataclan”; and the exterior architecture was even more China inspired than today. Abandoned during a few decades and losing part of its decoration it was renovated in the 1970’s. Since then it has seen a lot of local and some international stars and groups on the scene. It’s especially a reference when it comes to rock, jazz, blues, world music…
The café is worth a visit already for its decoration.
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