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Comédie-Française - Salle Richelieu

Place Colette - 75001 Paris Louvre
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Due to renovation work on the Salle Richelieu, the Comédie-Française theatre company is coming to you throughout the capital and in Nanterre. From 14 January 2026 to July 2026, see the actors of the Comédie-Française in eleven partner theatres with an exceptional programme: ‘Les Femmes savantes’ at the Théâtre du Rond-Point (from 14 January 2026), “Hamlet” at the Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe (from 21 January 2026), ‘Le Bourgeois gentilhomme’ at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin (from 31 January 2026), ‘La Puce à l'oreille’ at the Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers (from 25 March 2026), ‘Hécube, pas Hécube’ at the 13e Art (from 30 March 2026), ‘Le Tartuffe ou l'Hypocrite’ at La Grande Halle de La Villette (from 21 May 2026), ‘La Vie parisienne’ at the Théâtre du Châtelet (from 12 May 2026), ‘La Ballade de Souchon’ at the Théâtre Montparnasse (from 19 March 2026). The shows ‘Le Cid’ and ‘Le Malade imaginaire’ (Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin) as well as the new productions ‘Contre,’ ‘Les héros ne dorment jamais’ and ‘Séisme’ (Petit Saint-Martin) complete this season outside the theatre walls. At the same time, the Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier and the Studio-Théâtre continue their usual programming.

La Comédie Française offers a connected glasses service for the deaf and hearing-impaired, as well as for English-speaking audiences.

Founded in 1680 with some of the actors and actresses from Molière's troupe, the Comédie-Française is a national theater that presents French and foreign plays, in classic and contemporary productions. It has 3 theaters in Paris:
the Salle Richelieu - built by architect Victor Louis on Place Colette, and inaugurated in 1790 - has an 879-seat Italian-style auditorium, offering a rotating program of several shows a week.
Created in 1913 by Jacques Copeau in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier became the Comédie-Française's second 300-seat theatre in 1993.
Since 1996, the studio-théâtre, located in the Carrousel du Louvre and the Comédie-Française's third-largest venue with 130 seats, has offered a wide range of short-form productions.

Since its creation, over 1,000 authors and almost 3,000 plays have entered the Comédie-Française repertoire.

Opening times and prices

More info on guided tours:

Individual historical tours of the Salle Richelieu
Every room at the Comédie-Française tells its own story. Continuity over more than three centuries has resulted in an exceptional collection of paintings and sculptures depicting portraits of authors, actors and scenes from the life of the theater. Discover this unique collection in the Salle Richelieu during guided tours that explore the history and workings of the Troupe, from 1680 to the present day.
Ages 15 and up.
In French only
Price Full price 15€ - Under 28s or unemployed 12€ - Minima sociaux 8€.
When Saturday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 10.30 a.m.
Duration 1h30

French sign language tours of the Salle Richelieu
A tour of the Salle Richelieu adapted in French sign language is also offered in collaboration with Accès Culture.
Ages 8 and up
Price €8
When Saturday MAY 24 at 10:30 am
Duration 1h30
Information and reservations
[email protected]

More info on rates:

As a national theater, the Comédie-Française offers tickets to suit all budgets.
Prices range from €5 to €60.

More info about group visits:

Group tours of the Salle Richelieu
These guided tours are available for groups (associations, works councils, groups of friends, SMEs...). They retrace the history of the Comédie-Française through its collections of works of art, as well as its current operations: the Troupe, the Répertoire, the Alternance, its three halls, and its professions.
Price 350€ for groups / 150€ for school and social groups
When Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
Duration 1h30
Information and reservations
Comédie-Française Library-Museum
tel. 01 44 58 13 16

Parcours-Promenade Molière for groups in Paris
Follow in Molière's footsteps, from the church of Saint-Eustache, where he was baptized, to the rue de Richelieu, his final resting place, and visit the Comédie-Française. This walking tour explores the life of the actor, author and troupe leader.

For school and social groups (primary school pupils from CM1 upwards, secondary school pupils and higher education students)
School groups of 15 to 25 young people supervised by adults (1 for 8)
Compulsory insurance paid for by the school.
School price €150
When Every day of the week, mornings, departures at 9:30, 10:00 and/or 10:30 a.m.
Duration 1h30

For adult groups (15 to 25 people maximum)
Price 350
When Weekends, mornings, departures at 9:30, 10:00 and/or 10:30 am.
Duration 1h30
Information and reservations
[email protected]
tel. 01 44 58 13 16

Closed:

August

More info on opening times:

Every day from September to July except May 1st

Open on public holidays:
  • Ascension Day
  • 25 December
  • Easter Monday
  • Easter
  • 1 January
  • 14 July
  • 8 May
  • 11 November
  • Whit Monday

Services

  • Restaurant
  • Shop/bookshop
  • Educational activities
  • Visitor support
Visit in:

English

Educational activities:

Visit La Maison de Molière every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., except in August, for families and children aged 8 and over.

Restaurant:

The Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier has a bar-restaurant open from Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 2.30pm and 1.5 hours before the start of performances.

Visitor support:

The Comédie-Française offers tours of the Salle Richelieu specially designed for families. The tour is a fun, interactive way of discovering a historic theater and taking a look behind the scenes, spanning the centuries from Molière to the present day, and providing a few useful pointers for future theatre-goers.

Disability

Offer adapted to disabled people
Hearing impairment
Mental
Motor
Visual

Accessible entrance
Trained staff
Accessible reception
Accessible washrooms
Audio description, voice-over and/or surtitles
LL, LPC or LSF equipment, connected glasses offering adapted French and LSF
Adapted mediation service

Data provided by the establishment and not verified by Paris je t'aime. Please contact the establishment to check accessibility.

Adapted activities and workshops

Free for the accompanying person

Paris for people with disabilities

Official partner

Map

Map
Address
Place Colette
75001 Paris
Parking lot
(P)
Croix des Petits Champs, 14-20 Rue Croix des Petits Champs - 75001 Paris
Public transportation
(M)
17Palais-Royal Musée du Louvre
(RER)
CMusée d'Orsay
(B)
218167Palais Royal - Comedie Francaise
69Palais Royal - Musée Du Louvre

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