How a billiard hall in Paris's Belleville neighborhood became a symbol of gentrification
- Posted on March 14, 2026
- By Le Monde
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How a billiard hall in Paris's Belleville neighborhood became a symbol of gentrification

Every evening, a new crowd of young creatives packs M8, a billiards hall with six tables located in Paris's 19th arrondissement. As those working in the luxury industry started coming, the venue's original regulars gradually faded away.