In the days of Jacques Brel cafés chantants were common – simple pubs where crooner, pianist and accordionist sang for their beer. Today Aux Olivettes is a very rare, authentic survivor, its pékèt-supping audience even more geriatric than the performers. No cover, expect plenty of interaction.
In just one welcome nod to modernity, they now serve excellent, locally brewed Smash IPA. Some Thursday nights they open for special concerts, and the place now also opens Tuesday to Saturday lunchtimes for local-style meals.
