Not much remains of this iconic Parisian nightclub, apart from the blue portal and, above all, its name, still visible from the intersection of Boulevard de la Somme and Place de la Porte de Champerret, in the capital's 17th arrondissement. La Main Jaune: a name that still resonates in the minds of many Parisians, most of whom are now over 40. Located beneath the Square de l'Amérique latine, the Main Jaune opened its doors in 1979 under the impetus of Jean-Michel Moulhac, who had previously opened the Main Bleue in Montreuil, and was formerly manager of the Chalet du Lac. For several years, the Main Jaune became the Mecca of"roller disco", a trend that has recently become popular again.
At a time when the French were just beginning to develop a passion for roller skating, this discotheque became France's first"roller disco". It wasn't long before many people were treading the boards of this underground venue for roller dancing. While the younger crowd gathers on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, the adults come in the evenings. What's more? A slide to the roller rink!
Proof of its renown, the Main Jaune appeared in a cult film from the 80s, Claude Pinoteau's"La Boum", starring Sophie Marceau.
Since its closure in the early 2000s, the place has been squatted several times, until the City of Paris decided to bring it back to life. Following the"Réinventer Paris" call for projects, launched in 2017, the Main Jaune will therefore be rehabilitated and transformed. As reported on the City of Paris website, the call for projects was won by Mastersound, which plans to transform the former"roller disco" into a venue dedicated to amateur and professional musicians, offering them the opportunity to come and record their work there. They will also be able to " benefit from the support of a very broad ecosystem ", says Paris City Hall.
And if you're passing through this district of the 17th arrondissement, take the opportunity to discover two unusual sculptures!
Paris: what is this monumental tower erected in front of a fire station?
At 11 meters high, this monumental steel tower doesn't go unnoticed. Erected opposite a fire station in Paris's 17th arrondissement, the sculpture is a real eye-catcher. So what is it, and where exactly is it located? We tell you all about it. [Read more]
In Paris, some works are monumental or even unusual. Such is the case of this sculpture in the shape of an Inca face in the 17th arrondissement. So, what is it, where exactly is it and who created it? We tell you all about it. [Read more]
Paris: what is this monumental tower erected in front of a fire station?
Unusual: what is this sculpture in the shape of an Inca face in Paris?
