Bus Palladium: Pigalle’s legendary club reborn as a five-star hotel with rooftop and rock stage

The Bus Palladium reopens its doors on April 10, 2026 after several years of renovation. This legendary Pigalle venue returns in a totally redesigned form, combining stage-club, five-star hotel, restaurant, bar and rooftop.

The rebirth of a cult Parisian night spot

Since it opened in 1965, the Bus Palladium has kept the heart of Pigalle beating, night after night on rue Fontaine. From Dalí to Mick Jagger, from The Beatles to Otis Redding, Les Rita Mitsouko and Téléphone, this rock club has played host to some of the world’s biggest names. So, for six decades, this federative dancefloor has reigned as a rock paradise with no social barriers.

Its closure in 2022 marked the end of an era for Parisian night owls. But the pause was only temporary. A vast renovation project transformed and sublimated this cult venue, while preserving its rebellious spirit.

Two visionaries behind the project

This renaissance bears the signature of Christian Casmèze, the historic owner who inherited the building from his grandfather. Alongside him, Nicolas Saltiel, founder of Chapitre Six hotels, brings a more modern vision. Nicolas had worked at the Bus in his youth, giving the project a personal dimension.

Together, they imagined a complete living space. The Bus Palladium now offers a stage-club, a hotel, a restaurant, a bar and a rooftop for sunny days. In addition, the architecture was entrusted to Studio KO, who succeeded in creating a dialogue between brutality and gentleness, memory and creation, rock and hedonism.

“The Bus Palladium rises from the ashes, with a hell of a team.”

Artistic direction by Caroline de Maigret

For cultural curation, Caroline de Maigret takes the helm. Music producer and Parisian icon, she’s known Pigalle since she was 20. She has redesigned the place with a contemporary twist, while retaining the generosity of yesteryear.

His work translates into playlists designed for every moment and every space. In addition, a signature amber-woody scent permeates the premises. The staff uniforms, by Husbands, are inspired by British rock and the Nouvelle Vague.

• Regular concerts and DJ sets
• Performances and live shows
• Aftershows to extend the night
• A mix of young underground bands and established artists
• Tribute to past legends: Alain Bashung, Etienne Daho, the Strokes, Pete Doherty

Lionel Bensemoun at the helm of nightlife

Lionel Bensemoun, known for Le Baron and La Mano, is in charge of night-time programming. He has decided to revive the historic DNA of the venue. His objective: to alternate young underground talents with French and international celebrities.

This return to our roots pays homage to decades of bubbling concerts. In this way, the dancefloor rediscovers its original vocation: a space of freedom where music takes precedence over everything else.

A five-star hotel designed for day and night

The major transformation remains the creation of a 5-star boutique hotel. The new space boasts 35 finely decorated rooms. They feature Proustian cork walls, raw concrete ceilings and powder-pink carpeting. Each room also features Ojas speakers with integrated playlists.

The highlight: a Dalí Suite pays tribute to the famous Catalan painter. Salvador Dalí once frequented the Bus Palladium, and this suite perpetuates his memory. The hotel was designed as a natural extension of the club’s festive spirit.

Chef Valentin Raffalli is responsible for the restaurant, bar and breakfast menus. The restaurant remains open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Products are well sourced, and menus are deliberately streamlined, favoring quality over quantity.

Practical information

The Bus Palladium is located at 6, rue Pierre Fontaine in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. For reservations, the contact number is +33 1 45 26 80 35. The official opening takes place this Friday, April 10, 2026.

This reopening marks a new chapter for Parisian nightlife. The venue intends to continue leaving its mark on the Pigalle district, as it has done for over six decades.

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