Montmartre in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Le Tire-Bouchon Cabaret
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2025
1. Le Tire-Bouchon Cabaret Marker
The caption for the picture on the marker reads, “Jacques Brel sang at the Tire-Bouchon from 1953 to 1955”.
At Le Tire-Bouchon, legends take root. In 1953, Jacques Brel began his artistic career in this iconic cabaret, rubbing shoulders with talents such as Charles Aznavour and Georges Brassens. It was here, in the warm atmosphere of our establishment, that these great artists shaped the history of French Chanson (i.e., cabaret-style singing).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.
Location. 48° 53.219′ N, 2° 20.389′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Montmartre. It is at the intersection of Rue Norvins and Rue Poulbot, on the right when traveling east on Rue Norvins. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Le Consulat (a few steps from this marker); The Republic of Montmartre and Skadarlija - Twinning (a few steps from this marker); La Bonne Franquette (a few steps from this marker); La mire du Nord / The Northern Meridian Post (a few steps from this marker); La Folie Sandrin (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis Renault (within shouting distance of this marker); Bistro (within shouting distance of this marker); Musée de Montmartre (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Also see . . . Jacques Brel - Ne me quitte pas - HQ Live (YouTube, 3:38). (Submitted on April 12, 2025.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2025
2. Le Tire-Bouchon and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 385 times since then and 183 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
