Paris – 02.06.2026: The traditional Parisian music store Paul Beuscher, which closed its doors in November 2025 after 175 years, has reopened on Boulevard Beaumarchais. The reopening was celebrated with a formal ceremony attended by representatives of the city, the music scene, and members of the Beuscher family. The renowned store now offers not only its classic instrument sales but also a modern concert hall, professional studios, and an instrument workshop.
Paul Beuscher was founded in 1850 by Hippolyte Beuscher. Over many decades, the store became a fixture in the Paris music landscape. Already in the 1940s, the company gained international recognition through the publication of famous music pieces such as “C’est si bon” and “La Vie en rose.” In the 1960s, Paul Beuscher was also the first dealer in France to import Gibson brand guitars.
With the reopening, Paul Beuscher is focusing on an expanded offering attractive to both professional musicians and hobbyists. The new concert hall in the building will be regularly used—with programs providing a platform for artists of various generations. The newly equipped studios are outfitted with modern recording technology and invite rehearsals and productions. The workshop enables qualified repairs and careful restorations of instruments, thereby helping to keep the centuries-old craftsmanship tradition alive.
In their address, the Beuscher family emphasized the importance of the reopening for the Paris music scene and thanked the many supporters and partners who made the project possible. The goal is to position the company as both a proven institution and an innovative cultural venue in a changing music market.
The response from the Paris music community has been uniformly positive. Musicians and enthusiasts see Paul Beuscher as an important contribution to the city’s cultural diversity and look forward to the planned events. Several concerts, workshops, and exhibitions are scheduled in the coming weeks to celebrate the revival and highlight the house’s historical significance.
The reopening of Paul Beuscher exemplifies the continuation of cultural traditions in Paris and shows how historic institutions can reinvent themselves to continue playing a central role in the music scene. The combination of tradition and innovation makes the new location a lively meeting place for musicians and music lovers.
Further information on events, offerings, and the program of Paul Beuscher is available on the official website of the store.
Sources
- Franceinfo