14 rue Philippe de Girard, Paris, France
The New Center of the Parisian Electronic Scene: ESSAIM has quickly established itself as a key, high-quality meeting place for electronic music in the heart of Paris’s 10th arrondissement.
Conceived by the visionaries behind the iconic Concrete club, this space seeks to redefine the nightlife experience by focusing on pure quality and a dedicated community of music lovers.
ESSAIM focuses on the essentials: music. The lighting is discreet and almost mystical, avoiding visual overload so that attention remains on the auditory experience.
It features a state-of-the-art L-Acoustics system and carefully optimized room acoustics. This ensures powerful, smooth, nuanced, and balanced sound, offering one of the best audio experiences in Paris.
With a deliberately reduced capacity of 400 people, the club offers an experience on a human scale. It is an intimate “cocoon” and the antithesis of large, impersonal nightclubs, allowing for a deeper, more communal connection.
Curated, Quality Programming The programming is polished and tailored, often offering long, deep sets. The goal is to be the ideal place to discover the best artists and those rarely seen in other Parisian clubs, with flexibility in sound (mainly electronic).
The DJ booth is installed at dance floor level, away from elevated podiums. This encourages a direct connection between the artist and the audience, reinforcing interaction and collective energy.
They seek to cultivate a “new, smaller, and more devoted venue” where hospitality is key. This includes friendly staff (including security personnel), affordable bar prices, and a meticulous approach to building the safest space possible.
During the weekdays, the space also functions as the “Main Room,” an intimate concert hall with a capacity of 350 people, designed specifically for live acts and utilizing the same high-quality sound system.
ESSAIM is not just a nightclub, it is a Party Headquarters (HQ) for a community of electronic music purists. If you are looking for the following, ESSAIM is your destination.
If audio quality is most important to you, its L-Acoustics system and room acoustics offer an unparalleled immersive experience.
If you’re tired of crowded, impersonal dance floors, ESSAIM’s reduced capacity allows you to be part of a vibrant and connected “colony,” where the proximity between artists and audience enhances the energy.
If you want to go beyond the massive headliners and are looking for cutting-edge programming and deep sets that allow you to explore new worlds of sound, this club is curated for you.
The club’s commitment to a safe, affordable, and friendly atmosphere makes it a place where you can focus on enjoying the music without the common discomforts of other nightspots.
ESSAIM promises memorable nights for those who value musical quality, elite sound design, and an intimate, well-curated club experience in the heart of Paris’ vibrant nightlife.