Hotels for Feu! Chatterton

French rock and poetry collide here, four musicians building dense, literary songs into something closer to theatre than a standard gig. Expect a mostly seated or standing crowd who know every word, drawn by lyrics that read like verse and arrangements that swing between delicate and explosive. A midweek evening slot means a late finish, so the room tends to fill with people who planned their night around it rather than dropping in after work. The band's reputation rests on how they build a set live, layering strings and synths until the quieter songs hit as hard as the loud ones.

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.