The Events Calendar

Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 3pm, Victor Hugo celebrates his 221th birthday!

On this occasion, the Café Mulot and the Maison Victor Hugo welcome the actor-director Laurent Schuh for a reading of Ursus Philosophie. A soliloquy from The Man Who Laughs, the absolute masterpiece of Victor Hugo.

"We are all blind people. The miser is a blind man; he sees gold and does not see wealth. The prodigal is a blind man; he sees the beginning and does not see the end. The coquette is a blind woman; she does not see her wrinkles. The scholar is a blind man; he does not see his ignorance. The honest man is blind; he does not see the rascal. The rascal is blind; he does not see God. God is a blind man; the day he created the world, he did not see that the Devil was sticking in it. I am a blind man; I speak and I do not see that you are deaf".

After having brought The Man Who Laughs to stages all over the world in a solo version directed by François Bourgeat and unanimously acclaimed by the critics, Laurent Schuh now makes us rediscover this masterpiece through the prism of Ursus, one of the central characters of the novel, by delivering for the first time a reading of URSUS PHILOSOPHE. A hand-sewn montage that will serve as living material for the creation of a new show to come...

An initiative proposed by Compagnie De Lo De Là Scènes Sans Frontières

Sunday February 26th at 3pm.

For the second day of the European Heritage Days, Sunday September 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Café Mulot, located within the Maison de Victor Hugo, invites you to celebrate and explore French culinary heritage.
The French gastronomic meal was classified in 2010 by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage and humanity. What could be better than celebrating it during these Heritage Days in a place steeped in history and art with representatives of French culinary know-how?
 
During this day, the Café Mulot offers to taste the different stages of a French meal in its own way. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe the chefs of the Maison Mulot at work and taste the dishes offered for the occasion.
 
Come in large numbers to this unusual place and share a unique moment at Café Mulot!
 
To pre-register for this day, go to the website https://linktr.ee/cafemulot

The menu (according to availability of seasonal products, and according to your arrival time!):
- Soup with root vegetables of the moment, chestnut burst, and special chestnut flour bun
- Duck pie, sucrine lettuce and pickles
- Brioche bread and fourme d’Ambert and buckwheat bread with Vieux Salers or Beaufort
- Macaroon sandwich: vanilla chocolate macaroon
- Breton shortbread with cream, chestnut honey and roasted figs

Arrive early! Our chefs plan a defined quantity, registration on Eventbrite is a pre-reservation and does not guarantee the availability of the entire menu. Bon appétit !
 
Sunday, September 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free entrance, 7 euros per plate

To pre-register for this day, go to the website https://linktr.ee/cafemulot

On 24 September, Le Café Mulot is delighted to welcome the Association des Musiciens Amateurs (AMA) for a classical music concert.
 
Featuring the talented Bertrand Duvillié on flute, and Ayako Yamada on violin.
 
The programme includes a flute duet by Beethoven and a duet by Telemann.
Flautist Bertrand Duvillié is a member of the Association des Musiciens Amateurs (AMA). He studied music at the Conservatoire in Paris, then went on to perfect his skills in Salzburg, Vienna and at the Académie Internationale de Musique in Colombes. He has performed symphonic music (Radio France's Viva l'Orchestra programme) and taken part in several chamber music concerts in historic locations such as Franz Schubert's house and Beethoven's flat in Vienna.

Sit back with a cool drink and a pastry of your choice and enjoy a peaceful moment in the heart of the Place des Vosges.

Sunday 24 September from 3pm.

On 1st of october, the Café Mulot invites you to a concert by the Ensemble Instrumental Charles Koechlin.

The Ensemble Instrumental Charles Koechlin was founded in 1959. It is an association of amateur musicians practising chamber music for wind instruments.  The group comprises 2 wind quintets: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn.  

Its repertoire ranges from classical music (Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven) to 20th-century music (Poulenc, Milhaud, Ligeti). He regularly premieres contemporary works by composer friends such as Hélène Rasquier, Jean-Claude Wolff and Patricia Moya.
Program of the day :
Three shanties pour quintette à vent d'ARNOLD
Une transcription de la Suite espagnole pour quintette à vent d'ALBENIZ
Petite suite pour flûte et basson de DUBOIS
Five easy dances pour quintette à vent d'AGAY

Sit back with a cold drink and a pastry of your choice and enjoy a peaceful moment in the heart of the Place des Vosges.

Sunday 1st october from 4pm

On 2 July, Café Mulot welcomes you to a flute concert. Flautist Bertrand Duvillié is a member of the Association des Musiciens Amateurs (AMA). He studied music at the Conservatoire in Paris, then went on to perfect his skills in Salzburg, Vienna and at the Académie Internationale de Musique in Colombes. He has performed symphonic music (Radio France's Viva l'Orchestra programme) and taken part in several chamber music concerts in historic locations such as Franz Schubert's house and Beethoven's flat in Vienna. Inspired by Victor Hugo's house, he and a flautist friend (to be confirmed) will perform works ranging from Baroque to Impressionist music.

Settle down with a cold drink and a pastry of your choice and enjoy a peaceful moment in the heart of the Place des Vosges.

Sunday 2 July from 3pm

On 21 June, the Café Mulot celebrates the fête de la musique.
To celebrate music, the Café Mulot is offering a concert by Moonlover, a group with intimate, romantic, otherworldly songs in a psychedelic folk style.
Born in Australia, Quang Dinh, the singer and creator of his group Moonlover, is influenced by David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Nina Simone, the composers of the sixties and seventies and, above all, lunar energy!
He previously played in his band Little Red, with whom he enjoyed success in Europe, the United States and all over Australia!
He'll be playing solo for the Fête de la Musique at Café Mulot. 

Sit back with a cold drink and a pastry of your choice and enjoy a festive moment in the heart of the Place des Vosges.

Wednesday 21 June from 3.30pm. 

On 18 June, Café Mulot welcomes you to a flute concert. Flautist Bertrand Duvillié is a member of the Association des Musiciens Amateurs (AMA). He studied music at the Conservatoire in Paris, then went on to perfect his skills in Salzburg, Vienna and at the Académie Internationale de Musique in Colombes. He has performed symphonic music (Radio France's Viva l'Orchestra programme) and taken part in several chamber music concerts in historic locations such as Franz Schubert's house and Beethoven's flat in Vienna. Inspired by Victor Hugo's house, he and his friends (violin and/or cello, subject to availability) will perform works ranging from Baroque to Impressionist music.

Settle down with a cold drink and a pastry of your choice and enjoy a peaceful moment in the heart of the Place des Vosges.

Sunday 18 June from 3pm.

The Café Mulot welcomes a duo of violinists, Léo Dedieu-Anglade and Nicolas Dupin. Escape to listen to these musicians with a classical repertoire. 

On the programme: Pachelbel, Telemann, Handel, Pleyel, Bach and Bartók.

Settle down with a hot drink, a pastry of your choice and enjoy a peaceful moment in the heart of the Place des Vosges.

Sunday, March 26, starting at 3:00 pm, reservations recommended.

Picture by @ Christopher Nisperos

Spend a moment with Gérard Audinet, director of the Maisons de Victor Hugo. He will present you a painting related to the exhibition of the moment: "Louis Boulanger, painter dreamer".

Discover a painting by Louis Boulanger: "Adèle à la cerise", 1831, representing Adèle, daughter of Victor Hugo. During this cultural moment, savor a pastry from the Mulot House and enjoy the pleasant setting of the Café Mulot!

Snack offer at 12,50€ : 1 signature pastry and 1 non-alcoholic drink of your choice.

Thursday April 13, 2023 from 4pm to 5pm. Free participation.

The Ensemble Instrumental Charles Koechlin has existed since 1959. It is an association of amateur musicians practicing chamber music for wind instruments.  The group is made up of 2 wind quintets: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn.

Its repertoire ranges from classical music (Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven) to 20th century music (Poulenc, Milhaud, Ligeti). He regularly premieres contemporary works by friendly composers such as Hélène Rasquier, Jean-Claude Wolff, Patricia Moya.

Settle down with a hot drink, a pastry of your choice and enjoy a peaceful moment in the heart of the Place des Vosges.

On the program this day : 

Five Easy Dances by Denes AGAY
Excerpts from Peer Gynt by Edvard GRIEG, transcribed for wind quintet by David Walter 
The Pastoral by Gabriel PIERNÉ
Excerpts from Georges BIZET's Suite de Carmen, transcribed for wind quintet by David Walter 

By the musicians : Cristina Gliozzo-Missaglia (flute), Jean-Marc Vezin (oboe), Juliette Guillaumat-Vezin (clarinet), Marc Deleplace (horn), Annette Patin (bassoon)

Sunday, April 16, starting at 3:00 pm, reservations recommended.

Night opening of the House of Victor Hugo and the Café Victor Hugo. More information to come, stay tuned!

Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Café Mulot!

The Café Mulot welcomes a duo of violinists, Léo Dedieu-Anglade and Nicolas Dupin. Escape to listen to these musicians with a classical repertoire.

Settle down with a hot drink, a pastry of your choice and enjoy a peaceful moment in the heart of the Place des Vosges.

Sunday, May 14th from 3pm, reservation recommended.

Picture by @ Christopher Nisperos

Mr. Gérard Audinet, director of the Houses of Victor Hugo, is preparing conferences around the works of Victor Hugo!

More information to come soon, stay tuned!

See you on Thursday, May 25th. Free participation.

Night opening of the House of Victor Hugo and the Café Victor Hugo. More information to come, stay tuned!

Saturday June 3, 2023 at Café Mulot !

On June 18th, the Mulot café welcomes you for a flute concert. Bertrand Duvillié, flutist, is a member of the Association des Musiciens Amateurs (AMA). He studied music at the conservatory in Paris, then perfected his skills in Salzburg, Vienna, and at the Académie Internationale de Musique de Colombes. He practiced symphonic music (Viva l'Orchestra de Radio France program) and participated in several chamber music concerts in historical places such as Franz Schubert's house and Beethoven's apartment in Vienna. Inspired by Victor Hugo's house, he and his friends (violin and/or cello, subject to availability) will perform works ranging from baroque to impressionist music.

Settle down with a hot drink, a pastry of your choice and enjoy a peaceful moment in the heart of the Place des Vosges.

Sunday, June 18, starting at 3:00 pm, reservations recommended.

The Charles Koechlin Instrumental Ensemble exists since 1959. It is an association of amateur musicians practicing chamber music for wind instruments.  The group is made up of 2 wind quintets: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn.

Its repertoire ranges from classical music (Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven) to 20th century music (Poulenc, Milhaud, Ligeti). He regularly premieres contemporary works by friendly composers such as Hélène Rasquier, Jean-Claude Wolff, Patricia Moya.

Settle down with a hot drink, a pastry of your choice and enjoy a peaceful moment in the heart of the Place des Vosges.

Sunday, June 25, starting at 3:00 pm, reservations recommended.

On July 2nd, the Mulot café welcomes you for a flute concert. Bertrand Duvillié, flutist, is a member of the Association des Musiciens Amateurs (AMA). He studied music at the conservatory in Paris, then perfected his skills in Salzburg, Vienna, and at the Académie Internationale de Musique de Colombes. He practiced symphonic music (Viva l'Orchestra de Radio France program) and participated in several chamber music concerts in historical places such as Franz Schubert's house and Beethoven's apartment in Vienna. Inspired by Victor Hugo's house, he and a flutist friend (to be confirmed) will present works ranging from baroque to impressionist music.

Settle down with a hot drink, a pastry of your choice and enjoy a peaceful moment in the heart of the Place des Vosges.

Sunday, July 2, starting at 3pm, reservations recommended.

Push open the doors of the archives of the Maison de Victor Hugo and discover a dollhouse designed by the writer. End this unusual visit with a break at Café Mulot, which now offers a snack for children!

Sundays, February 19 and 26 at 3 and 4 pm.

10 places available per session. Registration required for the visit by clicking on reserve.

As part of the 13th festival organized by the Maison de la Poésie, come and listen to the texts of Alain Mabanckou from his work "Le Commerce des Allongés". Before or after this intervention, settle down at the Café Mulot for a small snack, open until 9 pm.

Saturday, November 26, from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. Reservation recommended.

This year, Café Mulot participates in the second edition of Paris Local, an event in partnership with the Paris Tourism Office that honors Parisian craftsmanship. For this occasion, the Café Mulot shares its know-how and its mastery of the culinary arts through a gastronomic event hosted by its chefs. Come and taste a menu concocted especially for the event, in the lounge or the courtyard of Café Mulot.

November 18th, 19th and 20th from 11am to 4pm. 5€ per plate.

How about an episode of Les Misérables?

The famous conferences of the director of the Houses of Victor Hugo, Mr. Gérard Audinet, are back at Café Mulot!

For this first lecture of the season, dive into Hugo's world with a painting illustrating an episode of Les Misérables painted by André Devambez, a French painter currently honored at the Petit Palais through the exhibition "André Devambez? Vertigo of the imagination".

Thursday, October 13 from 4 to 5 pm. Free participation.

Come and listen to Gabriel, a young harpist, play his beautiful melodies in the courtyard of the Maison de Victor Hugo. Settle down in the Café Mulot, with a hot drink and a pastry of your choice and enjoy this peaceful moment.

Free admission. Sunday, October 9th from 2pm.

For the 20th edition of the Parisian Nuit Blanche and the arrival of autumn, the House of Victor Hugo invites you to discover the ghostly photographs of Valérie Sonnier, inspired by the two houses of the writer and his relationship to spiritualism. The Café Mulot offers a small snack to end your visit with mini-sandwiches, mignardises, all accompanied by a glass of champagne.

Free visit of the exhibition from 7pm to 2am.

Evening cocktail offer at 20€/person from 7pm to 11pm.

The French gastronomic meal was classified in 2010 by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage of humanity. What better way to celebrate it than during the European Heritage Days in the House of Victor Hugo with representatives of French culinary know-how?

On the program: demonstrations, tastings, meetings with the chefs of the Maison Mulot (bakery, pastry shop and caterer) and other craftsmen of the Marais.

Rendez-vous on Sunday, September 18 at Café Mulot, 6 place des Vosges, Paris, from 10 am to 6 pm.

Free entrance - 5€ for a tasting

The Café Mulot invites you to listen to an author presenting his or her new work over a gourmet break during our Literary Cafés! During each event, the authors will present not only their work but also their writing secrets and their sources of inspiration. Each event naturally ends with a book signing and a short discussion with the guest of the day.

Open to all! Reservation recommended.

Since March 10th, the Café Mulot proposes its new monthly appointment, a snack around a work of Victor Hugo, presented by Mr Gérard Audinet, director of the Houses of Victor Hugo.

You will enjoy your pastry and your hot drink, while the general curator of the Heritage will make you (re)discover a work of Victor Hugo: the context and the secrets of its creation, its meaning in the course of the artist, and the various interpretations of the work.

In the heart of the Place des Vosges in the Marais, during your lunch or afternoon break, a musician takes place in the romantic garden of the Café Mulot to play solo cello, harp, or other instrument with a sweet melody...

This delicious moment can be completed by a visit of the House of Victor Hugo and its exhibition of the moment. The weekend lunch at Café Mulot is a real parenthesis, a suspended moment that soothes the body and softens the spirit... especially when it takes place in music, one Sunday afternoon per month.

Lunch à la carte according to your inspiration, or weekend lunch formula (25€ per person).