A legendary address where all the elite partied in the 1980s, the iconic Palace is set to reopen at the end of 2026, thanks to a new owner determined to revive this nocturnal institution.
It is one of the most legendary venues in Parisian nightlife. Opened, according to some sources, in 1912 as a “public limited company for music hall and cinema,” number 8 Rue du Faubourg-Montmartre in the 9th arrondissement only adopted its famous name, the Palace, in 1946. Originally just a cinema, it became a theater again between 1975 and 1978 under Pierre Laville. Bought by Fabrice Emaer, the Palace underwent a transformation. The original 1930s décor was restored during an expensive major renovation. A gamble on the future that paid off for its new owner, who inaugurated this iconic performance venue in 1978 with Grace Jones.
Karl Lagerfeld, Andy Warhol, Mick Jagger… the biggest names at the Palace
The Palace quickly established itself as an essential party spot. The club was frequented by the highest circles of fashion, music, and culture, who would dine in the basement and have a drink before celebrating all night. Mick Jagger, Karl Lagerfeld, Yves Saint Laurent, Inès de la Fressange, Thierry Mugler, Andy Warhol… Prince and Serge Gainsbourg even performed there, reinforcing the international reputation of this very exclusive nightclub.
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In 1982, the Palace, deteriorated and facing very high operating costs, closed its doors. The following year, Fabrice Emaer passed away, leaving behind a gem eager to be revived. His former associates tried to continue the concept but were heavily burdened by debt. In 1992, Régine, the “Parisian queen of the night,” attempted to restore its former glory, as did the couple David and Cathy Guetta two years later, after a renovation and a new name: Kitkat. In vain.
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