"On the opening night on 1 March 1978, Grace Jones stunned VIP guests with her rendition of Edith Piaf's classic La Vie en Rose. Later, Serge Gainsbourg and Prince came to perform, Bob Marley was photographed there and Mick Jagger, Andy Warhol and Karl Lagerfeld were part of a glittering cast of international celebrities, politicians, designers and models who came to drink and dance."
"The avant garde nightclub that had attracted a glitterball generation closed temporarily in 1982 when its owner, Fabrice Emaer, was ill with terminal cancer. It turned out to be the end of Le Palace as everyone knew it. But today, Le Palace is rising from the rubble strewn across its famous dancefloor."
"The French producer Mickael Chetrit bought the iconic building last year and wants to revive Le Palace as a popular venue and breathe some of the spirit of the era back into it. Since news of its reopening planned for the start of 2027 spread, Chetrit says he has been inundated with requests from artists all over the world who want to visit and perform."
Le Palace opened in Paris's theatre district on March 1, 1978, becoming continental Europe's most famous nightclub. It hosted iconic performances by Grace Jones, Prince, and Serge Gainsbourg, attracting celebrities including Mick Jagger, Andy Warhol, and Karl Lagerfeld. The venue thrived during the disco era but declined as the genre faded by the early 1980s. Owner Fabrice Emaer closed it temporarily in 1982 due to terminal illness, marking its effective end. French producer Mickael Chetrit purchased the building and plans to restore Le Palace as a popular venue, aiming to recapture its historic spirit. Since announcing the reopening for early 2027, Chetrit reports receiving numerous requests from international artists eager to perform at the revived nightclub.
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