Le Marie-Louise

Le Marie-Louise, located on the rooftop of the Studio-Cabaret lobby, offers a unique experience with a terrace that provides breathtaking views of Saint-Denis Street. This elegant and modern venue is ideal for hosting private events such as receptions, film shoots, press conferences, and more. Its intimate atmosphere, combined with a spectacular view of Quartier Latin, creates the perfect setting for your special events.

With a capacity of 250 people (125 indoors and 125 outdoors), Le Marie-Louise is the perfect venue for your receptions, whether for small gatherings or larger events. The flexible space can be tailored to suit your needs, and the Espace St-Denis team will assist you in making your event a memorable occasion.

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Who is Marie-Louise?

Marie-Louise-Justine Ricard was the wife of Louis Adolph Huguet-Latour. She was a wealthy heiress who owned, along with her family, land and houses between St-Denis Street and Sanguinet Street.

She donated the piece of land located behind Théâtre St-Denis (now known as Brazeau Street) in 1869 to the City of Montreal, with the hope that people would gain access to municipal services. In exchange, she requested that the street be named in her honour. The City agreed to her request. However, in 1964 – when the spirit of the times called for the masculinization of certain street names – Marie-Louise Street became Brazeau Street.

Upon learning of this piece of Montreal’s history, the Espace St-Denis team undertook negotiations with the City of Montreal’s toponymy commission to rename the street back to “Marie-Louise.” And in so doing, to make amends on her behalf. The City of Montreal agreed. While the process of changing the street’s name back to Marie-Louise is ongoing, and in order to do justice to Marie-Louise-Justine Ricard, we have named the new terrace bar at Espace St-Denis “Le Marie-Louise” in her honour. Her name will now resonate well beyond St-Denis Street.