It opened its doors on November 24, 1991. Almost 33 years later, to the day, Parisians had to say goodbye to a legendary spot in the 9th arrondissement. Even more so, American tourists in the capital bid farewell to a must-visit monument during their travels. A chapter closes, both in the history of Parisian life and in the world of rock'n'roll.
Radio Silence at the Hard Rock Café
It was a temple of rock'n'roll culture. Like every location in the American chain, Hard Rock Café Paris was a haven for fans of rock and metal music. On the walls, you could find joy in a delightful collection of memorabilia, instruments, photos, and outfits worn, signed, or used by the biggest names in the game.nre.
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Without the organization of special nights for big sporting events, like the legendary Super Bowl every year, the regular concerts and meetings with all kinds of artists, 14 Boulevard de Montmartre might seem a bit quieter now. Quietly reassuring to all the residents. And for now, everyone is still wondering what will become of these extraordinary premises .
A predictable closure
While the 90 employees – who are now all without jobs – were informed rather late about the closure, on September 11, it isn't exactly a huge surprise that this finale has arrived. Indeed, the group has been facing financial difficulties for a while now, as it has been experiencing a significant deficit for the past 3 years.
Le Hard Rock Café à Paris a donc fermé ses portes.Pendant des années mon rituel du Dimanche soir était d’aller y dîner après ma partie de golf . Une véritable institution disparaît. Alors que cette chaîne prospère a l’étranger elle ferme à Paris.Quel symbole ! 🙄👎 #Hardrockcafé pic.twitter.com/fjrr4V10bv
— Sir Sean Sitges (@SitgesFranck) November 19, 2024
His little brother in Lyon, which opened in 2016, actually closed its doors a bit earlier this year, precisely in January, for the same reasons. And at the moment, it seems that there are no current plans for a new Hard Rock Café in France. If you're feeling a bit nostalgic, we recommend you snag a t-shirt from the one in Paris as soon as possible, before their prices skyrocket!
