Le Zénith is the name given to a series of indoor arenas in France. The first arena, the "Zénith de Paris" is a rejuvenation of the Pavillon de Paris. Since its opening in 1983, the Zénith became a registered trademark in France. In French culture, the word "zénith" has become synonymous with "theatre". A zénith is a theater that can accommodate a concert tours, variety shows, plays, musicals and dance recitals. All zeniths carry a similar internal design of an indoor amphitheatre that can seat at least 3,000 spectators.