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Parisian music is a hallmark of European compositions. From the Paris Opera House, to trendy nightclubs, Paris holds high honors in both classical and modern music trends. History shows that French music was highly influenced by other cultures and genres, such as African beats and Moroccan tunes. The influx of immigrants from Algeria, Morocco, and Africa has certainly helped this trend. Popular styles range from classical, folk, French hip hop, techno-funk, zouk, and pop, to house music, and club trends.

There are more places to listen to music in Paris than you can imagine, but these are some of the most unique and vibrant options in this city of light and music.

Caveau De La Huchette

Caveau De La Huchette is a quirky place located in a series of 16^th century underground caves that supposedly served as the meeting place for secret societies of the past. These days, Caveau De La Huchette is better known for its jazz music, featuring artists such as Count Basie, Claude Bolling, Claude Luter, Bill Coleman, Art Blakey, and Lionel Hampton.

Currently owned by Dany Doriz, this popular Parisian jazz club opened in 1946, set in the Latin Quarter, and maintains a 1940s style vibe. Although jazz is the primary entertainment, don’t be surprised to hear rock, soul, disco, blues and other music on occasion.

Le Pompon

Le Pompon is fairly new to the French nightclub scene. Opened in October 2010 in the 10^th arrondissement, the venue was formerly a synagogue. The club has a small New York speakeasy-style room downstairs used as a dancing floor, with live performances and DJs spinning electro-disco music.

The vintage style bar is owned by Charaff Tajer, famous Parisian “boy-about-town” from the Pain o Chokolat collective, and Omar, owner of Chez Omar, the Moroccan restaurant in the Marais. The club attracts a young, hipster crowd, but maintains a strict closing time of 2 a.m.

Le Batofar

For an ultra deluxe clubbing experience, climb aboard the Le Batofar, a lighthouse boat parked on the river Seine that turns into a nightclub. Located in the 13^th arrondissement of Paris, you can get your groove on to the latest electro music, jazz, rock, world music, and hip hop. Guest artists and musicians often stop by for a night, and the club is friendly for new artists looking to make a name for themselves.

If you swing by during the day, this party boat is nothing more than a demure café and popular summertime hangout.

Le Batofar, or “The Lighthouse Boat,” opened its doors in 1999, spawning the nightclub on a boat trend. Enjoy a drink at the Cantine du Batofar, the bar on boat.

Le Paris-Paris

There may be no cover at this exclusive Paris bar, but Le Paris-Paris is pretty tough to get into. If you aren’t on “The List,” good luck! The bouncers of Le Paris-Paris are famous for turning people away. Despite the effort, once you’re in, Le Paris-Paris doesn’t disappoint: live bands playing anything from indie rock, to pop and cabaret. The club goes all out for theme events too, like an 80s night, Guys & Dolls, karaoke, etc.

Le Paris-Paris is run by André Saraiva, the famous man behind sister club Le Baron, The club briefly closed down for a short time in early 2009, but was back open a few months later in October. Located in the 2^nd arrondissement, this upscale club may look like a dive bar on the outside, but Le Paris-Paris is a trendy nightclub to see and be seen in, in Paris.

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