Grand Guignol, Paris

#518 among attractions in Paris

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Facts and practical information

Le Théâtre du Grand-Guignol – known as the Grand Guignol – was a theatre in the Pigalle district of Paris. From its opening in 1897 until its closing in 1962, it specialised in naturalistic horror shows. Its name is often used as a general term for graphic, amoral horror entertainment, a genre popular from Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre, to today's splatter films. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°52'53"N, 2°19'59"E

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Opéra (Saint Georges)Paris France

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Day trips

Grand Guignol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Moulin Rouge, Madame Arthur, Sainte-Rita, Saint-Jean de Montmartre.

~1000 ftN
Legendary Belle Epoque cabaret
Moulin Rouge, Paris
5 min walk • The Moulin Rouge is an iconic cabaret venue that has been the epitome of Parisian nightlife since its inception in 1889. Located in the vibrant Pigalle neighborhood, at the foot of Montmartre, it is renowned for its extravagant performances, featuring can-can dancers...
~1600 ftE
Nightlife, Dancing
Madame Arthur, Paris
8 min walk • Madame Arthur is a drag cabaret venue in the Rue des Martyrs, 18th arrondissement of Paris. It is named after the synonymous song.
~930 ftN
Church
Sainte-Rita, Paris
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Chapel of Sainte-Rita offers a tranquil oasis of spirituality amidst the bustling city streets. Known for its intimate and serene atmosphere, this chapel is a hidden gem for those looking to escape the fast pace of urban life and find...
~1710 ftNE
Church, Art Nouveau architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Saint-Jean de Montmartre, Paris
9 min walk • Saint-Jean de Montmartre is a Roman Catholic parish church located at 19 Rue des Abbesses in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. Situated at the foot of Montmartre, it is notable as the first example of reinforced concrete in church construction.
~1550 ftS
Church, Neo-renaissance architecture
Sainte-Trinité, Paris
8 min walk • The Église de la Sainte-Trinité is a Roman Catholic church located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. The church is a building of the Second Empire period, built between 1861 and 1867 at a cost of almost 5 million francs.
~1610 ftSE
Theater
Théâtre Saint-Georges, Paris
8 min walk • The Théâtre Saint-Georges is a theatre in the French capital Paris, located on the Rue Saint-Georges from which it takes its name. Designed by the architect Charles Siclis, it was constructed on the site of a former mansion and opened in 1929.
0.4 miNE
Art gallery
Le Bateau-Lavoir, Paris
10 min walk • The Bateau-Lavoir is the nickname of a building in the Montmartre district of the 18th arrondissement of Paris that is famous in art history as the residence and meeting place for a group of outstanding early 20th-century artists, men of letters, theatre people, and art dealers.
~1610 ftSE
Square, Neoclassical architecture
Square d'Orléans, Paris
8 min walk • The Square d'Orléans, is a residential square in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, at 80, rue Taitbout. The square was designed by the English architect Edward Cresy, and built in 1829 on land that had originally belonged to the family of the musician Daniel Auber.
~1190 ftW
Theater
Théâtre de l'Œuvre, Paris
6 min walk • The Théâtre de l'Œuvre is a Paris theatre on the Right Bank, located at 3, Cité Monthiers, entrance 55, rue de Clichy, in the 9° arrondissement.
0.4 miS
Street
Rue Saint-Lazare, Paris
10 min walk • The Rue Saint-Lazare is a street in the 8th and 9th arrondissements of Paris, France. It starts at 9 Rue Bourdaloue and 1 Rue Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, and ends at Place Gabriel-Péri and Rue de Rome.
~100 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Musée de la Vie Romantique, Paris
1 min walk • The Musée de la Vie romantique stands at the foot of Montmartre hill in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, 16 rue Chaptal, Paris, France in an 1830 hôtel particulier facing two twin-studios, a greenhouse, a small garden, and a paved courtyard. The museum is open daily except Monday. Permanent collections are free.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Grand Guignol?

Nearby attractions include Musée de la Vie Romantique, Paris (1 min walk), Boulevard de Clichy, Paris (4 min walk), Blanche, Paris (4 min walk), Christuskirche, Paris (5 min walk).

How to get to Grand Guignol by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grand Guignol:

Bus

Blanche - Calais • Lines: 68, 74 (2 min walk)
Pigalle - Chaptal • Lines: 74 (3 min walk)

Metro

Blanche • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
Pigalle • Lines: 12, 2 (6 min walk)

Train

Haussmann - Saint-Lazare (13 min walk)
Gare Saint-Lazare (13 min walk)

Tram

Porte de Saint-Ouen • Lines: T3b (29 min walk)
Angélique Compoint • Lines: T3b (30 min walk)