Le Zénith () is the name given to a series of indoor arenas in France. The first arena, the "

Zénith Paris Zénith Paris (originally known as Zénith de Paris, ; and commonly referred to as Le Zénith, ) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Paris, France. It is located in the Parc de la Villette in the 19th arrondissement on the edge of the Canal d ...

" is a rejuvenation of the

Pavillon de Paris The Pavillon de Paris () was a large concert space in Paris, France, located near the Porte de Pantin Métro stop, on the northern edge of the city. With a seating capacity of approximately 10,000 spectators, the Pavillon was the city's largest in ...

. In French culture, the word "zénith" has become synonymous with "

theater Theatre or theater is a collaborative form of performing art that uses live performers, usually actors to present experiences of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place, often a stage. The performers may communi ...

". A zénith is a theater that can accommodate

concert tour A concert tour (or simply tour) is a series of concerts by an artist or group of artists in different cities, countries or locations. Often, concert tours are named to differentiate different tours by the same artist and to associate a specific ...

variety show Variety show, also known as variety arts or variety entertainment, is entertainment made up of a variety of acts including musical performances, sketch comedy, magic, acrobatics, juggling, and ventriloquism. It is normally introduced by a comp� ...

s, plays,

musicals Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical – humor, pathos, love, anger – are communicated through words, music, movement ...

and dance recitals. All zeniths carry a similar internal design of an indoor

amphitheater An amphitheatre ( U.S. English: amphitheater) is an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports. The term derives from the ancient Greek ('), from ('), meaning "on both sides" or "around" and ('), meaning "place for vie ...

that can seat at least 3,000 spectators. A venue was planned to open in

Saint-Denis, Réunion Saint-Denis (, ; ), unofficially Saint-Denis de La Réunion () for disambiguation, is the prefectures in France, prefecture (administrative capital) of the France, French overseas department and region of Réunion, in the Indian Ocean. It is lo ...

entitled Zénith du Port. The arena was proposed in 2005 by the city council. Planned to open in 2008 with a capacity of 6,000, the construction of the arena was shut down. It was determined the venue would not be profitable as there was no research done to see which events the arena could house. They also felt the venue would be a hard sell to bring in international talent. Kabardock was built on the proposed site of the zenith.

Zénith Paris

*Address: Allée du Zénith, 75019 Paris, France *Built: 1983 *Opened: January 1984 *Capacity: ~6,300 *Website:''
Le Zénith de Paris website
The Zénith Paris—La Villette is an indoor arena in the 19th arrondissement in

Paris Paris () is the Capital city, capital and List of communes in France with over 20,000 inhabitants, largest city of France. With an estimated population of 2,048,472 residents in January 2025 in an area of more than , Paris is the List of ci ...

. The arena was built in 1983 at the site of the former music hall,

, by architects Phillippe Chaix and Jean-Paul Morel. The construction of the arena was initiated by Minister of Culture, Jack Lang, to maintain the

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scene to Paris. The first musician to perform at the venue was French singer-songwriter Renaud Séchan. Over the years, the venue has played host to many French artists including Jenifer,

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, Vanessa Paradis, Mr. Hankey,

Johnny Hallyday Jean-Philippe Léo Smet (; 15 June 1943 – 5 December 2017), better known by his stage name Johnny Hallyday, was a French rock and roll and Pop music, pop singer and actor, credited with having brought rock and roll to France. During a career ...

Alizée Alizée Lyonnet ( Jacotey; born 21 August 1984), known professionally as Alizée, is a French pop singer. She is one of the best-selling French female artists of the 21st century, and the singer with the most exports out of France. Her best-k ...

, and

Michel Sardou Michel Charles Sardou (; born 26 January 1947) is a French singer and occasional actor. He is known not only for his love songs ("La maladie d'amour", "Je vais t'aimer"), but also for songs dealing with various social and political issues, su ...

. Several international artists have played the venue including Koffi Olomidé,

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Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreogr ...

, Suprême NTM,

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, Toto, Blur,

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, Korean

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group

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, Finnish band

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, and Japanese band

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. Live albums by

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, Les Cowboys Fringants, The Hives,

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, and

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have been recorded at the venue. The arena has hosted the

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in 1995,

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in 2007 and

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in 2010. It is the first incarnation of the "Le Zénith" franchise.

Le Zénith Sud

*Address: 2733 Avenue Albert Einstein 34000 Montpellier, France *Built: 1985—1986 *Opened: 1986 *Capacity: 6,300 *Website:''
Zénith Sud Website
Le Zénith Sud (originally known as Zénith de Montpellier) is an indoor arena in

Montpellier Montpellier (; ) is a city in southern France near the Mediterranean Sea. One of the largest urban centres in the region of Occitania (administrative region), Occitania, Montpellier is the prefecture of the Departments of France, department of ...

. The venue was designed by architects Phillippe Chaix and Jean-Paul Morel, who have designed several other "Le Zénith" buildings. The building opened in 1986 and was renovated in 2001 and 2006. It was the main arena in Montpellier until the Arena Montpellier opened in 2010. Over the course of 25 years, the arena has hosted concerts by

Ben Harper Benjamin Charles Harper (born October 28, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Harper plays an eclectic mix of blues, folk, soul, reggae, and rock music, and he is known for his guitar-playing skills, vocals, liv ...

, Muse, -M-,

Yannick Noah Yannick Noah (; born 18 May 1960) is a French former professional tennis player and singer, who was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2005. Noah won the French Open in 1983 French Open – Men's singles, 1983, and is a forme ...

and

Deep Purple Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal music, heavy metal and modern hard rock, although their musical style has varied throughout their career. Originally for ...

. It is the second incarnation of the "Le Zénith" franchise.

Zénith Oméga de Toulon

*Address: Boulevard du Commandant Nicolas 83000 Toulon, France *Built: Unknown *Opened: September 1992 *Capacity: 8,875 *Website:''
Zénith Oméga de Toulon Website
The Zénith Oméga de Toulon (also known as Zénith Omega) is an indoor arena located in

Toulon Toulon (, , ; , , ) is a city in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. Located on the French Riviera and the historical Provence, it is the prefecture of the Var (department), Var department. The Commune of Toulon h ...

. The arena opened September 7, 1992. The venue also has a nightclub called Omega Live. The space is used for private events and after parties. The arena has hosted concerts by Mylène Farmer,

Zazie Isabelle Marie Anne de Truchis de Varennes (born 18 April 1964), better known by her stage name Zazie, is a French pop singer and songwriter. Her greatest hits include " Je suis un homme", " À ma place" and "Speed". She co-produces all her alb ...

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, Jenifer,

Tina Turner Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939 – May 24, 2023) was a singer, songwriter, actress, and author. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Rock 'n' Roll", her vocal prowess, raspy voice, and electrifyin ...

and

David Bowie David Robert Jones (8 January 194710 January 2016), known as David Bowie ( ), was an English singer, songwriter and actor. Regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Bowie was acclaimed by critics and musicians, pa ...

. It is the third incarnation of the "Le Zénith" franchise.

Zénith de Pau

*Address: Boulevard du Cami-Salié 64000 Pau, France *Built: 1990—1992 *Opened: December 1992 *Capacity: 7,500 *Website:''
Zénith de Pau Website
The Zénith de Pau is an indoor arena located in Pau. Located near the Hippodrome du Pont-Long, the arena's design is identical to the Palais des Sports de Pau, which is nearby the venue. The venue opened on December 12, 1992. A concert by Johnny Hallyday followed the next day. The venue host many musical events along with theatrical shows. Concerts by Garou,

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, Frédéric François, Véronique Sanson and William Sheller. It is the fourth incarnation of the "Le Zénith" franchise.

Zénith de Nancy

*Address: Rue du Zénith 54320 Maxéville, France *Built: Unknown *Opened: 1993 *Capacity: 4,718 (arena), 19,657 (amphitheater) *Website:''
Zénith de Nancy Website
The Zénith de Nancy (also known as Zénith Nancy de Maxéville or Zénith du Grand Nancy) is an indoor arena located in Maxéville, northwest of Nancy. The venue consists of an indoor theatre (known as "Grande salle du Zénith") and an outdoor amphitheater. It is the largest and most frequently used zénith. The venue has hosted concerts by

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, Tokio Hotel and Natasha St-Pier. It is the fifth incarnation of the "Le Zénith" franchise.

Zénith de Caen

*Address: Rue Joseph Philippon 14000 Caen, France *Built: Unknown *Opened: June 1993 *Capacity: ~7,000 *Website:''
Zénith de Caen Website
The Zénith de Caen (also known as Zénith Caen— Normandie) is an indoor arena located in

Caen Caen (; ; ) is a Communes of France, commune inland from the northwestern coast of France. It is the Prefectures in France, prefecture of the Departments of France, department of Calvados (department), Calvados. The city proper has 105,512 inha ...

. The venue, designed by Jacques Millet and Claude Renouf, opened in June 1993.

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and

Eddy Mitchell Claude Moine (; born 3 July 1942), known professionally as Eddy Mitchell, is a French singer and actor. He began his career in the late 1950s, with the group Les Chaussettes Noires (The Black Socks). He took the name ''Eddy'' from the American ...

, along with stage performances of Grease and the Cuban National Ballet. It is the sixth incarnation of the "Le Zénith" franchise.

Zénith de Lille

*Address: 1 Boulevard des Cités Unies 59777 Lille, France *Built: 1988—1994 *Opened: June 1994 (Arena opened in November 1994) *Capacity: 7,000 *Website:''
Zénith de Lille Website
The Zénith de Lille (also known as Zénith Arena) is an indoor arena located in

Lille Lille (, ; ; ; ; ) is a city in the northern part of France, within French Flanders. Positioned along the Deûle river, near France's border with Belgium, it is the capital of the Hauts-de-France Regions of France, region, the Prefectures in F ...

near the Université du Droit et de la Santé. The arena was a long term project commissioned by former mayor of Lille,

Pierre Mauroy Pierre Mauroy (; 5 July 1928 – 7 June 2013) was a French Socialist politician who was Prime Minister of France from 1981 to 1984 under President François Mitterrand. Mauroy also served as Mayor of Lille from 1973 to 2001. At the time of his de ...

. The space was intended to be a competitor for Paris'

Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy Accor Arena (originally known as the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy), also known as Bercy Arena, is an indoor sports arena and List of concert halls, concert hall in the neighbourhood of Bercy, on the Boulevard de Bercy, in the 12th arrondisse ...

to bring sporting events, theatrical shows and concerts from South England. The project began in 1980 however it was not completed until June 1994. The venue, designed by

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, contains three auditoriums, 28 meetings rooms, a banquet hall and the Zénith Arena. It has hosted concerts by

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and Portishead. It is the seventh incarnation of the "Le Zénith" franchise.

Zénith d'Orléans

*Address: 1 Rue du Président Robert Schuman, 45100 Orléans, France *Built: 1995—1996 *Opened: September 1996 *Capacity: 6,900 *Website:''
Zénith d'Orléans Website
The

Zénith d'Orléans Zénith d'Orléans is an indoor sporting arena and concert hall that is located in the city of Orléans, France. The arena, one of a series of similar venues throughout France, has a seating capacity of 5,338 for basketball games and 6,900 for ...

(also known as Zénith Orléans) is an indoor arena located in

Orléans Orléans (,"Orleans"
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on October 3, 1996. Not only does the venue host entertainment events, it is one of the few zéniths that serves as a sporting arena. The venue is the home arena of the

Orléans Loiret Basket Orléans Loiret Basket, formerly known as Entente Orléanaise and Entente Orléanaise 45 Loiret, is a professional basketball club that is based in the city of Orléans, France. "45" is the number of Loiret. The club plays in the LNB Pro B, French ...

. The arena has hosted concerts by

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, Julien Clerc,

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, Élie Semoun and Joan Baez. It is the eighth incarnation of the "Le Zénith" franchise.

Zénith de Toulouse

*Address: 11 Avenue Raymond Badiou 31000 Toulouse, France *Built: 1998 *Opened: April 1999 *Capacity: 9,000 *Website:''
Le Zénith de Toulouse Website
The Zénith de Toulouse is an indoor arena located in

Toulouse Toulouse (, ; ; ) is a city in southern France, the Prefectures in France, prefecture of the Haute-Garonne department and of the Occitania (administrative region), Occitania region. The city is on the banks of the Garonne, River Garonne, from ...

. The venue was designed by André and Serge Gresy, who have also done the Palais Nikaïa, Zénith d'Auvergne and the Grande Halle d'Auvergne. The arena began construction in 1998 and opened in April 1999. The first event held at the venue was a concert organized by Jean-Pierre Mader. The concert was hosted by French actor Ticky Holgado and featured performances by Chevaliers du fil, Pauline Ester, Bernardo Sandoval, and the l’Orchestre de chambre national de Toulouse. The venue faced renovations after the explosion at the nearby AZF Factory. Over the years, the arena has hosted concerts by

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, Muse,

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and Snarky Puppy. It is the ninth incarnation of the "Le Zénith" franchise.

Zénith de Rouen

*Address: 4 Avenue des Canadiens 76120 Le Grand-Quevilly, France *Built: March 3, 2000—January 12, 2001 *Opened: February 25, 2001 *Capacity: 8,000 *Website:''
Zénith de Rouen Website
The Zénith de Rouen (also known as Zénith de l'Agglo de Rouen) is an indoor arena located in Le Grand-Quevilly, five miles southwest of

Rouen Rouen (, ; or ) is a city on the River Seine, in northwestern France. It is in the prefecture of Regions of France, region of Normandy (administrative region), Normandy and the Departments of France, department of Seine-Maritime. Formerly one ...

. The arena was designed by Swedish architect, Bernard Tschumi in 2001. His designed was honored by the

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. The arena has hosted concerts by

and Frédéric François. It is the tenth incarnation of the "Le Zénith" franchise.

Zénith d'Auvergne

*Address: Rue de Sarliève 63800 Cournon-d'Auvergne, France *Built: 2003 *Opened: December 2003 *Capacity: 9,400 *Website:''
Zénith d'Auvergne Website
The Zénith d'Auvergne is indoor arena located in Cournon-d'Auvergne, nearly seven miles east of

Clermont-Ferrand Clermont-Ferrand (, , ; or simply ; ) is a city and Communes of France, commune of France, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions of France, region, with a population of 147,284 (2020). Its metropolitan area () had 504,157 inhabitants at the 2018 ...

. It is located at the Grande Halle d'Auvergne. It was designed by André and Serge Gresy. The building completed construction in October 2003, followed by a concert featuring Johnny Hallyday in December 2003. The venue has hosted the

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and

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. It was also the site for the

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in 2004. It has hosted concerts by

Jean Michel Jarre Jean-Michel André Jarre (; born 24 August 1948) is a French composer, performer and record producer. He is a pioneer in the electronic, ambient and new-age genres, and is known for organising outdoor spectacles featuring his music, accompan ...

Pierre Perret Pierre Perret (born 9 July 1934 in Castelsarrasin, Tarn-et-Garonne) is a French singer and composer. He lives in Nangis, France. Biography Perret spent much of his childhood in a café which his parents owned, where he learned to use jargon ...

and

, along with stage performances of Dora the Explorer, Lord of the Dance and Scooby-Doo and the Pirate Ghost. It is the eleventh incarnation of the "Le Zénith" franchise.

Zénith de Dijon

*Address: Allée Colchide 21000 Dijon, France *Built: 2004—2005 *Opened: October 2005 *Capacity: 7,800 *Website:''
Zénith de Dijon Website
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. The venue was designed by Philippe Chaix and Jean-Paul Morel. Construction began October 2004 and was completed in August 2005. The venue opened on October 6, 2005. To celebrate its fifth anniversary, the venue hosted a celebration festival that included a performance by American rock band

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. Over the years, the arena has hosted concerts by

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, Thomas Fersen, Franz Ferdinand,

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and

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. It is the twelfth incarnation of the "Le Zénith" franchise.

Zénith de Nantes Métropole

*Address: ZAC D'ar Mor 44800 St Herblain, France *Built: 2004—2006 *Opened: December 2006 *Capacity: 8,500 *Website:''
Zénith de Nantes Métropole Website
The Zénith de Nantes Métropole is an indoor arena in located in

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(in the suburb of Saint-Herblain). The arena is located near the Atlantis le Centre. The venue was designed by Phillippe Chaix and Jean-Paul Morel, who have designed several "Le Zénith" arenas. Construction began in 2003 and completed in 2006. Alternative rock band,

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became the inaugural event for the venue on December 2, 2006. Since then, the arena has hosted numerous artists including

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and Sting. It is the thirteenth incarnation of the "Le Zénith" franchise.

Zénith de Limoges

*Address: 16, Avenue Jean Monnet 87100, Limoges, France *Built: 2005—2007 *Opened: March 2007 *Capacity: 6,000 *Website:''
Zénith de Limoges Website
The Zénith de Limoges (also known as Zénith de Limoges Métropole) is an indoor arena located in

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. The venue was designed by Bernard Tschumi, who also designed the Zénith de Rouen. The arena was originally proposed in 1995 to be included in Limoges Métropole. Construction was pushed back until 2005 due to funding. The first brick was laid on April 8, 2005. The building features a unique exterior feature that displays several

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surrounded in a polycarbonate shell. The venue opened on March 17, 2007, with a concert by

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. Since its opening, the arena has hosted events by Patrick Bruel, Pascal Obispo and Joan Baez. It is the fourteenth incarnation of the "Le Zénith" franchise.

Zénith de Strasbourg

*Address: BP 84097 Eckbolsheim 1 allée du Zénith, 67034 Strasbourg Cedex 2, France *Built: 2006—2007 *Opened: January 2008 *Capacity: ~12,100 *Website:''
Zénith de Strasbourg Website
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. The venue began construction in January 2006 and ended in December 2007. The venue was designed by famed Italian architect,

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. The exterior of the building was meant to mimic the lantern of

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. On opening night, the venue hosted several free concerts from local bands in Strasbourg. The first event held at the arena was "W9VIP Live" on January 9, 2009. The event was organized by French television stations W9 and M6 to commemorate

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(digital television in France). The concert contained performances by Alizée Jacotey,

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, Jenifer Bartoli,

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, Melissa M and Les Déesses. The venue has hosted many artists including:

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and

. It has also hosted

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and Festival des Artefacts. It is the fifteenth incarnation of the "Le Zénith" franchise.

Zénith d'Amiens

*Address: impasse de l'Hippodrome 80000 Amiens, France *Built: 2006—2008 *Opened: September 2008 *Capacity: 6,000 *Website:''
Zénith d'Amiens Website
The Zénith d'Amiens (also known as SAS Zénith Amiens Métropole) is an indoor arena located in

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near the Stade de la Licorne and Hippodrome d'Amiens. The venue was designed by famed Italian architect, Massimiliano Fuksas. Construction began in May 2006 and was completed in July 2008. The arena was to be completed in November 2007 but was stalled an additional eight months due to financing. The arena conveys a smiler design to Zénith de Strasbourg, completed only seven months earlier. It opened on September 27, 2008, with a free concert by Arno Elias, Rokia Traoré and Keziah Jones. Artists to have played the venue include

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, Christophe Maé, Nicolas Canteloup and Pascal Obispo It is the sixteenth incarnation of the "Le Zénith" franchise.

Zénith de Saint-Étienne

*Address: Rue Scheurer-Kestner 42000 Saint-Étienne, France *Built: 2006—2008 *Opened: October 2008 *Capacity: 7,200 *Website:''
Zénith de Saint-Étienne Website
The Zénith de Saint-Étienne (also known as Zénith de Saint-Étienne Métropole) is an indoor arena located in

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, near Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Construction began in September 2006 and was designed by

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. The building has an aluminium roof that is designed to capture winds, acting as a natural ventilation. The arena opened October 10, 2008, with a concert by Johnny Hallyday for :fr:Tour 66. The venue has hosted concerts by Bernard Lavilliers,

and Michel Sardou. It is the seventeenth incarnation of the "Le Zénith" franchise.

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