Louis Armstrong spent a good deal of time in Paris, performing at the best venues in town, recording, and even making a movie (Paris Blues). Here are some fun facts about Satchmo and the City of Light!
Louis Armstrong stencil art
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During his first visit to Paris in 1932, Armstrong stayed at Le Grand Hôtel, across from the Palais Garnier and down the street from the Olympia Theater.
Le Grand Hôtel
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In 1934-1935, Armstrong lived at the Hôtel Alba Opéra in the 9th arrondissement. A plaque on the façade of the building honors him.
Hôtel Alba Opéra - façade
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Plaque at Hôtel Alba Opéra
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He frequented Eugene Bullard's Athletic Club, which was also located in the 9th arrondissement, during this stay.
Ad for Eugene Bullard's Athletic Club
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In 1947, Armstrong recorded a jazzy version of the Edith Piaf classic song "La Vie en Rose." Listen to it here:
In 1991, a square in the 13th arrondissement was dedicated to him to commemorate his first recording outside the U.S. at a nearby music studio.
Place Louis Armstrong
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Flower bed at Place Louis Armstrong
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In 2003, Didier Jeunesse published a children's book on Armstrong for its Guinguette collection. Called Armstrong, it was written by Claude Nougaro and Maurice Vander.
Armstrong - book cover
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During his first visit to Paris in 1932, Armstrong stayed at Le Grand Hôtel, across from the Palais Garnier and down the street from the Olympia Theater.
© Discover Paris!
In 1934-1935, Armstrong lived at the Hôtel Alba Opéra in the 9th arrondissement. A plaque on the façade of the building honors him.
© Discover Paris!
© Discover Paris!
He frequented Eugene Bullard's Athletic Club, which was also located in the 9th arrondissement, during this stay.
© Discover Paris!
In 1947, Armstrong recorded a jazzy version of the Edith Piaf classic song "La Vie en Rose." Listen to it here:
In 1991, a square in the 13th arrondissement was dedicated to him to commemorate his first recording outside the U.S. at a nearby music studio.
© Discover Paris!
© Discover Paris!
In 2003, Didier Jeunesse published a children's book on Armstrong for its Guinguette collection. Called Armstrong, it was written by Claude Nougaro and Maurice Vander.
© Discover Paris!
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