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Comédie-Française - Salle Richelieu

Place Colette - 75001 Paris Louvre
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Technical tour of the Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier

It's a chance to discover the history of the theatre and what goes on behind the scenes, backstage, in the dressing rooms and on the stage. This sensory immersion takes visitors on a journey through the trades and techniques of the performing arts.

SAT 14 DEC 2024 AT 11.30AM

Founded in 1680 with some of the actors and actresses from Molière's troupe, the Comédie-Française is a national theatre that stages French and foreign plays, in classical and contemporary productions. It has 3 theatres in Paris:
the Salle Richelieu - a theatre built by the architect Victor Louis on rue de Richelieu, opened in 1790 - has an 879-seat Italian-style auditorium, with a programme of several shows a week, alternating between the two.
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 theatre with 130 seats, has been offering a wide range of short artistic forms.

Since its creation, more than 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
Each area of the Comédie-Française tells its own story. The continuity ensured over more than three centuries has made it possible to build up an exceptional collection of paintings and sculptures representing portraits of authors, actors from the company or scenes from the life of the theatre. You can discover this unique collection in the Salle Richelieu during guided tours that explore the history and workings of the company from 1680 to the present day.
From age 15.
In French
Full price €15 - Under 28s or jobseekers €12 - Social minima €8
When Saturday at 10 am and Sunday at 10 am and 10.30 am
Duration 1h30

Guided tours of the Salle Richelieu in French sign language
A tour of the Salle Richelieu adapted for French sign language is also available in collaboration with Accès Culture.
From age 8
Price €8
When Saturday 24 MAY at 10.30 am
Duration 1h30
Information and bookings
[email protected]

More info on rates:

As a national theatre, 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, etc.). They retrace the history of the Comédie-Française through its collections of works of art, as well as its current operations: the Troupe, the Repertoire, the Apprentice Programme, its three theatres and its professions.
Price 350€ for a group / 150€ for school and social groups
When Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9.30 am
Duration 1h30
Information and bookings
Comédie-Française Library-Museum
tel. 01 44 58 13 16

Molière Walking Tour for groups in Paris
Follow in Molière's footsteps, from the church of Saint-Eustache where he was baptised to the rue de Richelieu, which was his final resting place, and visit the Comédie-Française - that's the aim of this walking tour exploring the life of the actor, author and troupe leader.

For school and social groups (primary school pupils from CM1, secondary school and higher education)
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 am, 10.00 am and/or 10.30 am
Duration 1h30

For adult groups (15 to 25 people maximum)
Price €350
When On weekends, mornings, departures at 9.30am, 10.00am and/or 10.30am.
Duration 1h30
Information and bookings
[email protected]
tel. 01 44 58 13 16

Closed:

August

More info on opening times:

Every day from September to July except 1 May

Open on public holidays:
  • 15 August
  • 1 May

Services

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

English

Educational activities:

Visit La Maison de Molière every Saturday and Sunday at 11am, 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. This tour is a fun and interactive way of discovering a historic theatre and taking a look behind the scenes, spanning the centuries from Molière to the present day, and providing a few useful points of reference for future theatre-goers.

Disability

Offer adapted to disabled people
Hearing impairment
Mental
Motor
Visual

- Physical disability: visit the venue upon booking to allow better access to the venue.
- Visual impairment: audio description headsets available for certain performances (free).
- Hearing disability: subtitles for certain shows, hearing aids available.
- Mental disability: tailored welcome and prices.
Disability service: +33 (0)1 44 58 15 02 Monday to Friday from 11am to 6pm - [email protected] - In collaboration with Accès Culture.

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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