Le Strapontin Café-Theatre
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description
brief description:
Le Strapontin is located in the heart of Metz, directly across from the cathedral, in a historic town house from the 18th century. One bar room is on the ground floor, another bar is in the basement, which also houses a small stage. Le Strapontin regularly hosts cabaret shows, chanson evenings, and theatre performances
relevant filming facts
opening times:
weekdays from noon to 02:00 pm and from 06:30 pm to midnight. Weekends open until 02:00 am. Sundays and Mondays closed
usage:
restaurant, bar, café, theatre
condition:
renovated
interior architecture:
tall windows in the façade of the building (impressively illuminated, especially by night) offer a wonderful view onto the cathedral. The ceiling reaches a height of 4,40 m. It was fashioned French-style with exposed beams, painted white, building a nice contrast to the ceiling, painted red. This so-called plafond à la française rose to popularity after the French Revolution and its theme was revisited in the design of the bar. An equally striking design piece is the giant chandelier made out of empty bottles. A wine rack towers high behind the bar on the ground floor. The basement houses another bar with another impressive wine rack. The vaulted arches in the basement are supported by ancient stone pillars. Across from the bar, a small stage has been set up, on which Le Strapontin regularly presents diverse entertainment programmes
Background noise:
Le Strapontin is situated on a traffic-frequented square which is paved, in part, with cobblestones
surroundings:
situated on a newly renovated square whose old cobblestone pavement has been left intact for the most part, Le Strapontin offers a great view of the cathedral.
Lift/elevator:
none
possible disturbing factors:
road traffic noise coming from out front
Space restrictions:
none
Time restrictions :
to be discussed
Catering:
can be provided by Le Strapontin itself
premises:
can be made available for make-up, wardrobe, technical equipment, etc. upon prior agreement
Filming experience:
the owner of Le Strapontin has participated in several productions as assistant director
accessibility
car:
coming from Paris, follow the A4 motorway in the direction of Metz. Once you have reached Metz, you will find Le Strapontin downtown, in the immediate vicinity of the cathedral.
coming from Germany, take the A320 and the A4 motorways going in the direction of Metz. Once you have reached Metz, you will find Le Strapontin downtown, in the immediate vicinity of the cathedral.
train:
Le Strapontin is about a 20 min. walk from Metz central station, which can easily be reached from everywhere
supply
sanitary facilities:
available
parking lot:
no on-site parking; several parking garages in the vicinity
electricity supply:
available
water supply:
available