The Philharmonie de Paris, opened in 2015, is the home of the Paris Orchestra and center for high quality classical music in the city. This spectacular venue is well worth a visit. More...

The striking new Philharmonie de Paris,
in the Parc de la Villette.

Over a dozen Parisian churches regularly schedule free or inexpensive organ recitals and concerts, among them Notre Dame (Métro: Cité), St-Sulpice (Métro: St-Sulpice), and the American Church (Eglise Américaine, 65 Quai d'Orsay, Métro: Invalides). More...

More common are concerts in churches for a fee. St-Julien-le-Pauvre has frequent piano performances, and Saint-Eustache often brings in French and international groups to perform. The Église de la Madeleine is a lovely setting for classical music, and concerts at the Sainte-Chappelle offer the opportunity to listen to gorgeous music while surrounded by equally gorgeous stained glass.

Other venues include the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, 17 Avenue Montaigne; Métro: Alma Marceau); and the Théâtre Musical de Paris Châtelet (often called just Châtelet in the listings), 2 Place du Châtelet; Métro: Châtelet), at the northern end of the Pont au Change. Other concerts are held in numerous halls throughout the city.