Oh! César Cabaret

The Basics

Traditional cancan girls in rhinestone costumes and high-flying acrobats guarantee a good time during a 2-hour show full of nonstop Parisian wonder. Travelers can tuck into a 3-course meal of French delicacies served alongside regional wines while the cabaret’s top performers sing, dance, and juggle. An enticing alternative to the standard dinner and a movie, a visit to César Palace Paris offers visitors a top-notch night of live entertainment. The show is ever popular, so book your ticket online in advance to avoid disappointment.

Things to Know Before You Go

• César Palace Paris is a must-visit for an evening of outlandish entertainment.

• Shows typically last one hour and 15 minutes.

• For the full dinner-and-show experience, set aside three hours and 15 minutes.

How to Get There

The closest Paris Metro stations to César Palace Paris are Montparnasse-Bienvenüe (on lines 4, 6, 12, and 13) and Falguière (on line 12). Bus lines 92, 94, 95, and 96 all stop nearby at the Gare Montparnasse stop.

When to Get There

At César Palace Paris, doors open at 7:30pm and the dinner commences at 8pm; the theater advises arriving 15 minutes early. If you’re only going to see the show, try to arrive 30 minutes before the 10pm start time. After the show, you can dance the night away in the theater—until closing time around 2am.

Cabaret Heritage

The first cabarets made their appearance on the Parisian scene in the late 19th century and are still going strong throughout the city. César Palace Paris opened in 1990 and quickly established itself as one of the city’s most respected cabaret theaters. Since 2011, it has been under the direction of Frank Clerico, descendant of the Clericos, one of biggest cabaret families in Paris and creators of the Lido of Paris and the Moulin Rouge.

Ways to explore

Traditional cancan girls in rhinestone costumes guarantee a good time during a show full of nonstop Parisian wonder, including magicians. Travelers can tuck into a 3-course meal of French delicacies served alongside regional wines before the performance, with a range of menus to choose from. Following the live entertainment, there’s dancing and drinks till late.

Be sure to book your spot in advance. You can choose to attend just the show, or pair it with dinner, selecting the menu when you reserve your table.

Accessibility

Oh! César Cabaret is not wheelchair accessible.

Age limits

Some shows may feature adult humor and partial nudity, so most parents won’t want to bring the kids.

What to pack

Femmes might want to add red lipstick to their armory, even when traveling light.

What to wear

There’s no formal dress code, but smart dress will make you feel at home, while flip-flops, tattered jeans, beachwear, and sportswear are no-nos.

Not allowed

Heckling may be expected in a comedy club, but it’s not part of cabaret etiquette.

Amenities

Restaurant, restrooms

Address

Oh! César Cabaret is in Montparnasse, in the 14th arrondissement, about 3 miles (4.5 kilometers) south of the Arc de Triomphe.

Driving

Paris is not a great city for driving, particularly at night. Rideshares, taxis, or public transportation will all let you enjoy the drinks with peace of mind.

Public transportation

The venue is less than a 5-minute walk from two metro stations: Montparnasse-Bienvenue (lines 4, 6, 12, and 13) and Falguière (line 12).

Best times to visit

Doors open at 7:30pm, and dinner starts at 8pm; arrive around 9:30–9:45pm for a 10pm start if you’ve booked show-only tickets. You can enjoy cocktails and dancing afterwards until almost 2am.

Best days to visit

The cabaret is busy most evenings, but Fridays and Saturdays have the liveliest atmosphere.

Best months to visit

There’s no bad month to visit Oh! Céesar, but it’s atmospheric to visit during the cooler months of the year, so you enter the venue after nightfall.

Special events

Festivals and special events: Big event nights such as Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve feature event menus and distinctive shows. Book well ahead.