Magical Dining Experience in Paris: Factorielle 52, the Theatrical Bar in the 13th Arrondissement

Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Updated on March 6, 2026 at 07:55 p.m.
In the 13th arrondissement of Paris, Factorielle 52 is a unique spot that combines a restaurant, bar, and live performance venue dedicated to magic. Guests can enjoy a meal while being dazzled by illusions and mentalism acts. It’s a place where gourmet dining and live entertainment come together, creating a memorable evening of both flavor and fascination.

 

What if your dinner in Paris suddenly turned into a magic show? That's exactly the experience offered by Factorielle 52, a community hub in the 13th arrondissement that combines a restaurant, a bar, and a performance space. This venue is entirely dedicated to the world of magic, where Factorielle 52 hosts professional magicians, illusionists, and sleight-of-hand artists who perform live illusions and tricks for enthusiastic audiences.

The concept combines a restaurant, a bar, and magic shows into a single evening of entertainment. You can kick things off with dinner or enjoy a drink before settling in for a performance in the dedicated theatre room. Throughout the night, several magicians move between tables to perform close-up magic tricks right at your table, just a few inches from your eyes. It’s a chance to experience magic up close, almost as if it’s happening right in front of you.

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Factorielle 52 draws inspiration from magic clubs commonly found in major Anglo-Saxon cities, where shows, bars, and dining options come together in a single venue. The schedule features a lineup of different magicians and mentalists performing throughout the evenings. Depending on the date, fans of illusionism can enjoy a full-stage show or experience close-up magic performed right at their tables, offering an intimate and interactive magic experience.

The venue also offers a dining option with a menu inspired by French cuisine and several sharing dishes. It's a great spot to gather with friends for dinner, go on a date, or simply enjoy an evening with a different twist — combining good food and live entertainment. The setting remains quite cozy and intimate, ensuring guests can fully savor the performances. Some magicians even involve the audience directly in their tricks, creating engaging moments of interaction with the spectators.

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If you're fascinated by magic or enjoy performances that play with surprise and illusion, Factorielle 52 offers a unique interlude in the midst of your evening. With subtle sleight of hand, unexpected tricks, and wide-eyed reactions around the tables, it's easy to get caught up in the magic. And as you leave, one question might linger: how did all of that really work?

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Practical information

Location

70 Rue du Chevaleret
75013 Paris 13

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Access
RER C or Line 14 metro at the "Bibliothèque François Mitterrand" station

Official website
www.factorielle52.fr

More information
Open Tuesday to Friday from 12 pm to 3 pm, then again from 6 pm to 10:30 pm, and on Saturdays from 12 pm to 11 pm.