Caveau de la Huchette is a nightlife spot in 5E, Paris.
Caveau de la Huchette in Paris's 5e is the medieval cellar jazz club opened 1946 that is the oldest still running in the city, with a sprung dance floor.
Editorially verified May 20, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Cover €15-18 weeknights, €18-21 weekends, cash or card at the door. The dance floor opens after the first orchestra set around 22:30.
Address: 5 Rue de la Huchette, 75005 Paris
Le Duc des Lombards on the Lombards jazz strip in Paris's 1er is the TSF Jazz partner club booking established names and rising French talent.
Tip: Book a table for the 21:30 set in advance; the early 19:30 set is the easier walk-in window.
La Bellevilloise in Paris's 20e Ménilmontant is the four-floor Maison du Peuple built 1908 and reopened in 2006 as a 2,000m² venue with the Halle aux.
Tip: The Sunday jazz brunch in the Halle aux Oliviers runs 11:00-15:00, €38 with live trio; book a fortnight ahead.
La Maroquinerie in Paris's 20e Ménilmontant is the 500-capacity former leather workshop next to La Bellevilloise, with a sweat-soaked basement room.
Tip: The courtyard restaurant opens 19:00 for a pre-show plate; doors usually 19:30, headliner at 21:00.
Café de la Danse in Paris's 11e is the 500-capacity Passage Louis-Philippe room off Rue de Lappe, with seated and standing configurations and a chanson.
Tip: Find the entrance on Rue de Lappe through the covered passage; the upper balcony is the easier seated tier.
Le Bataclan in Paris's 11e is the 1,500-capacity Boulevard Voltaire concert hall with the painted pagoda facade, rebuilt and reopened in November 2016.
Tip: Allow extra time for bag check at door; balcony seated tier is the easier sightline if you arrive after 20:00.
Le Trabendo in Paris's 19e Parc de la Villette is the 700-capacity red-clad Bernard Tschumi folie booking emerging rap, alt-rock and electronic acts.
Tip: Closest entry is Métro 5 Porte de Pantin; the terrace opens 19:00 for a pre-set drink.
