Hotels for Feu! Chatterton

Expect a crowd that knows the lyrics before the band finishes singing them, drawn to a French rock act whose songs lean literary and theatrical rather than radio-friendly. A Monday date usually means a slightly calmer room than a weekend show, with people slipping in straight from work. The setlist tends to move between moody, poetic verses and sudden, near-orchestral swells, so the pace of the night shifts more than a typical rock gig. Arrive early if you want to be close enough to catch the smaller, quieter moments in the songs.

In the Bercy district of eastern Paris, the Accor Arena is the city's leading indoor venue, its distinctive sloping green roof hosting global music tours, tennis and other sport. The surrounding area blends riverside walks along the Seine with the parks, cinemas and restaurants of Bercy Village. Métro lines 6 and 14 stop right by the arena, linking quickly across the city. Staying nearby or centrally in Paris lets you enjoy the neighbourhood before a show and ride the Métro back with ease.