Paris 9th · South Pigalle · Cocktails & DJs

Le Carmen.

Behind an unassuming door, Paris becomes a little more extravagant.

TLC Paris by Night · A house with a history

A little grandeur.
A little mischief.

In Pigalle, Le Carmen feels less like entering a nightclub and more like arriving at an extravagant private gathering that has no intention of ending early.

Set inside an ornate historic mansion on Rue Duperré, the venue trades industrial club minimalism for moulded ceilings, chandeliers, richly decorated salons and a monumental bar. There is a sense of old Paris in the architecture — and a decidedly modern pulse after dark.

Come for cocktails and conversation, stay as DJs take over the evening. The mood, programme and access can change with special events or private bookings, making it worth checking the venue's latest updates before setting out.

The setting

Decorative salons, historic detailing and theatrical interiors give the venue its unmistakable character.

The ritual

Cocktails, champagne and conversations around the bar before the music takes centre stage.

The night

DJ-led evenings, special gatherings and an atmosphere that moves from intimate to lively.

01 / The atmosphere

OLD PARIS.
NEW
AFTER DARK.

The chandeliers stay. The evening changes.

A different kind of nightlife

Not just a bar.
Not quite a club.

Le Carmen is about contrast: an elaborate historic interior, a contemporary soundtrack and the easy unpredictability of a night in Pigalle.

Its appeal lies in the shift from early-evening drinks to a more animated late-night scene. The programme can include DJs, themed evenings and private celebrations; live performances are event-dependent rather than guaranteed nightly.

Discover the history

02 / Behind the doors

Details worth arriving early for.

Look up before the room fills. The decorative ceilings, rich finishes and layered lighting are as much a part of the experience as the music.

Even a quieter moment at the bar feels deliberately theatrical — an unusual counterpoint to the movement of the dance floor.

A closer editorial crop of Le Carmen's baroque-inspired interiors — Le Carmen · Rue Duperré · South Pigalle

Plan your evening

Before you go

Check official updates for the current programme, admission policy and opening hours. Private events can affect access.

Address, contact & map

Le Carmen — Bar & Club
34 Rue Duperré
75009 Paris, France

Official contact information · Instagram updates

For private-event enquiries, use the venue's current official contact details.

Concept & historic interiors

An ornate historic Pigalle mansion transformed into a cocktail bar and late-night venue, with richly decorated salons, chandeliers and a distinctive monumental bar.

Read the venue's history

Cocktails, champagne & prices

Expect a cocktail-led bar offering, with champagne and group arrangements depending on the evening. Menus, bottle-service availability and prices can change.

Contact the venue for current drinks information and any event-specific admission charge.

Music, DJs & special evenings

Music and entertainment vary by night. DJ sets, themed gatherings and occasional performances may feature, but no single genre or live-music schedule should be assumed.

Check the latest programme on Instagram

Private events & group bookings

Le Carmen offers options for private hire and group events, subject to availability and the venue's current conditions.

Private events and enquiries

Dress, entry & atmosphere

Polished eveningwear with an individual touch suits the venue's ornate setting, but this is a style suggestion rather than a confirmed dress code. Admission conditions can vary by event.

Expect the atmosphere to evolve over the night from drinks and conversation towards music and dancing.

Transport & arrival

Métro: Pigalle (Lines 2 and 12); Blanche (Line 2).

The venue is on Rue Duperré in South Pigalle, a short walk from Place Pigalle. Check your late-night transport options before leaving.

Opening days & hours

Opening days, hours and last-entry conditions can change with the season, programme or private events. Do not rely on older published schedules.

Confirm current opening information

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A little grandeur.A little mischief.