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Best Cinema

Cinéma La Pagode Paris' most unique cinema, in a converted 19th-century Japanese pagoda.
Cinémathèque Française The national cinema institute has a host of cinematic offerings.
Le Champo Beloved art-deco icon screening independent films.
Forum des Images The Paris film archive.
Le Grand Rex Art-deco landmark from the '30s.

Best Live Music

Jazz Clubs
Café Universel Intimate club with unpretentious vibe and no cover.
New Morning Solid and varied line-up of everything from post-bop and Latin to reggae.
Le Baiser Salé Reputable venue that focuses on Caribbean and Latin sounds.
Sunset & Sunside Blues, fusion and world sounds, as well as straight-up jazz.
Caveau de la Huchette Fun Latin Quarter cellar with swing dancing and an eclectic scene.
La Java Live salsa, rock and world music where Édith Piaf got her first break.

Rock, Pop & Indie
Le Trianon Old Montmartre theatre with great acts and an intimate setting.
Le Divan du Monde Great indie shows in Pigalle.
Cabaret Sauvage Giant yurt that hosts hip-hop, funk and world concerts.
Bus Palladium Eclectic rock venue.
La Maroquinerie Tiny but trendy venue in Ménilmontant with real cutting-edge gigs.
Le Nouveau Casino Underground and up-to-the-minute gigs.

French Chansons
Au Limonaire Perfect Parisian wine bar with chansons and French singer-songwriters.
Au Lapin Agile Mythic Montmartre cabaret.
Chez Louisette ( GOOGLE MAP ; Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen;

8am-6pm Sat-Mon;

Porte de Clignancourt) Classic chansons by the flea market.
Le Vieux Belleville Old-fashioned bistro and musette atop Parc de Belleville.

Classical
Salle Pleyel Highly regarded concert hall dating from the 1920s.
Église St-Eustache Sunday-afternoon organ concerts.