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Paris Olympia is a music hall at 28, Blvd. des Capucines, Paris, France.
Founded in 1888 by Joseph Oller, the creator of the Moulin Rouge, the Olympia is the oldest music hall in Paris, today easily recognizable by its giant red glowing letters announcing its name. It opened in 1889 as the "Montagnes Russes" but was renamed the Olympia in 1893.
Edith Piaf achieved great fame at the Olympia. Just a few months before her death from cancer, she gave one of her most memorable concerts there while barely able to stand. Jeff Buckley, long an admirer of Piaf, gave what he considered the finest performance of his career there in 1995.
Many major international singers, groups, or entertainers perform have performed at the Olympia, including Gilbert Becaud, Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour, Mireille Mathieu, Celine Dion, the Rolling Stones, Fairuz, Atahualpa Yupanqui, Luciano Pavarotti, and Julio Iglesias.