A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Le Vaudeville, Art Deco charm

Published by Manon de Sortiraparis · Updated on October 9, 2025 at 06:52 p.m. · Published on October 8, 2025 at 06:52 p.m.
Since 1918, brasserie Le Vaudeville has been spreading the Parisian tradition across from the Bourse, with seafood platters, French classics and Art Deco decor, in an elegant, lively atmosphere.

Facing the Bourse, Le Vaudeville has embodied the refinement of the great Parisian brasseries for over a century. Founded in 1918, this emblematic address in the 2nd arrondissement is a haven for traditional French gastronomy, exceptional seafood platters and Parisian elegance. Its Art Deco decor and lively atmosphere make it a must in central Paris.

A brewery born of post-war effervescence

Le Vaudeville was founded in 1918, in a post-war Paris in the midst of an artistic and cultural renaissance. Its location, at 29 rue Vivienne, a stone's throw from the Opéra and opposite the Bourse, made it a strategic spot for businessmen, journalists, artists and theater people, many of whom were to be found in the bustling district. In fact, the brasserie takes its name from vaudeville, a popular and festive genre that reigned on Parisian stages at the time. Le Vaudeville soon became a popular address in a rapidly changing district.

Unchanged Art Deco decor

As soon as it opened, Le Vaudeville adopted the typical Art Deco decor for which it is still renowned. Mirrors, brassware, large leather banquettes, soft lighting and a hushed ambience recall thegolden age of 20th-centurybrasseries. This setting, which remains faithful to the original, still offers visitors a timeless interlude. The spirit of the great Parisian houses is here, with uniformed service, white tablecloths and a classic menu reflecting the French culinary tradition.

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Le Vaudeville

A gourmet institution in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement

In terms of cuisine, Le Vaudeville perpetuates the spirit of the luxury brasserie. Platters of seafood, fine oysters, shellfish and French classics such as sole meunière, calf's liver, sauerkraut and grilled entrecôte are served in a lively atmosphere. The brasserie offers continuous service from breakfast to midnight, making it as popular with local regulars as it is with night owls and out-of-town spectators.

A witness to Parisian life for over a century

For over 100 years, Le Vaudeville has embodied a certain Parisian art de vivre, a blend of tradition and elegance. It's a brasserie that has never given in to fashion, preferring to remain faithful to its history, its varied clientele and its unchanged visual identity. From political scenes to the cultural life of the neighborhood, it has seen generations of Parisians and visitors pass through its doors, all seduced by the stability of this house that is both open and faithful to its foundations.

Our review of Le Vaudeville:

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Few Parisian brasseries can boast of celebrating their 100 years. This is the case of the Brasserie Le Vaudeville, a true institution nestled in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, just opposite the Bourse. With its classic Parisian brasserie dishes and its seafood, Le Vaudeville has not finished seducing the taste buds of Parisians. [Read more]

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Dates and Opening Time
Next days
Friday: from 08:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. - from 12:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m. - from 07:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: from 08:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. - from 12:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m. - from 07:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: from 08:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. - from 12:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m. - from 07:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Monday: from 08:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. - from 12:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m. - from 07:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tuesday: from 08:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. - from 12:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m. - from 07:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wednesday: from 08:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. - from 12:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m. - from 07:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thursday: from 08:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. - from 12:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m. - from 07:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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    Location

    29, rue Vivienne
    75002 Paris 2

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    Official website
    www.vaudevilleparis.com

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