A page is turning on the legendary Boulevard Montmartre in Paris. After 33 years of existence, the legendary Hard Rock Cafe permanently closed its doors this Monday, November 18, 2024. It was the last Hard Rock Cafe in France.
A mythical and essential place in the 9th arrondissement for many years, the Hard Rock Cafe Paris permanently closed its doors this Monday, November 18, 2024.
Opened at No. 14 Boulevard Montmartre on November 24, 1991, the Hard Rock Cafe Paris had quickly become a key place where foreign tourists, particularly Americans, but also lovers of rock and metal music met. Because, like all the other Hard Rock Cafes scattered around the world, the one in Paris housed a collection of memorabiliawith instruments and outfits that belonged to some big names in music, and more generally rock.
The Hard Rock Cafe Paris also regularly hosted sporting events, such as rugby and football, as well as the Super Bowl, but also concerts and promotional days intended for the press. We particularly remember meeting Mikkey Dee and Phil Campbell from Motörhead there.
And then there was also the merchandise store from Hard Rock Cafe Paris. An essential step for those who wanted to expand their collection of t-shirts, after having already purchased those from New York, Los Angeles or Tokyo.
This definitive closure of Hard Rock Cafe Paris therefore marks the end of an era. Already at the beginning of the year, we learned of the closure of the Hard Rock Cafe in Lyon, placed in receivership.
The Hard Rock Cafe Paris was the last establishment of the famous American brand in France; a restaurant chain founded in the United States in 1971. From now on, there are no Hard Rock Cafes in France. According to our colleagues from France Bleu, employees of Hard Rock Cafe Paris learned of this closure on September 11. Economic difficulties were mentioned. Still according to France Bleu, the company has been in deficit for three years.
This definitive and rapid closure of the Hard Rock Cafe Paris this November 18 surprised many people. Especially since the Parisian establishment had not communicated on this subject. For several hours, messages on social networks have multiplied. Many recall their past memories in this legendary place in the capital, now closed after 33 years of good and loyal service.
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