It all began one evening in June 1955. Charles Aznavour took the stage at the Olympia to open the show for jazz musician Sidney Bechet. It was love at first sight with the audience: in barely three months, his career finally took off. The Olympia would become his absolute stomping ground, his Parisian headquarters where he would test each of his future hits. Half a century later, in 2011, the curtain fell in the same place: at age 87, he performed 21 exceptional shows there to bring the chapter to a close.
Today, the spirit of his songs returns to hover over Paris, but in a very different atmosphere: a candlelight tribute performed by a string quartet, bathed in candlelight.
28 November 2026 19:00 + more dates
Maison de l'Océan
An unusual setting just a few steps from the Sorbonne
The concert is being held in a venue rarely associated with music: the Maison de l’Océan, in the Latin Quarter. Amid the very classic Haussmann-style facades of Rue Saint-Jacques, the building stands out immediately: inaugurated in 1911 by Henri-Paul Nénot (the architect who also designed the Sorbonne), it was conceived as an imposing palace inspired by the Italian Renaissance. Its walls combine dark red brick and carved stone—a unique aesthetic choice in the neighborhood that has earned it designation as a historic monument.
The venue’s centerpiece? Its Grand Amphitheater, an impressive space adorned with superb period frescoes by Louis Tinayre, capable of seating more than 480 people in a setting as vast as it is majestic.
Dates, duration, and ticket prices
The concert lasts nearly 60 minutes, just enough time to let the most iconic melodies of his repertoire ring out. The setlist gives pride of place to the must-hear classics: La Bohème, Je m’voyais déjà, Emmenez-moi, and She are, of course, all part of the show.
- Next performance: Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Ticket sales: shows are on sale through February 14, 2027
- Price: starting at 19 euros
- Location: Maison de l’Océan, 195 rue Saint-Jacques, Paris 5th arrondissement
A different setting, a different atmosphere: the same tribute is also being performed right in the heart of the Eiffel Tower. It’s hard to imagine a more spectacular way to celebrate Aznavour.
(Be sure to check the schedule when booking, as it may vary from date to date).
28 November 2026 19:00 + more dates
Maison de l'Océan
14 November 2026 20:30 + more dates
Tour Eiffel