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Any visitor to Avignon will find that in Avignon, France , theatre is not just another cultural activity; rather for them it is a tradition. You might wonder from outside that how this is possible but once you are in Avignon, France you will understand how true it is! Once you go for any conducted tour or get a tourist guide book you will find the mentions of places which are mostly theatres or cinema halls. So, it is better for all of you, who are newly visiting Avignon , to have an idea about the theatres of Avignon before going there. Among the theatres of Avignon, France one name that is highly regarded by all the locals is the Théâtre des Carmes . In Avignon, the Théâtre des Carmes , is not merely a theatre rather it is regarded as a long-standing tradition! This famous theatre was founded by actor-author André Benedetto and it is situated at 6, place des Carmes. It is said about André Benedetto, that he makes theatre with everything that he sees or reads. This famous venue of Avignon was formed in the year 1961 in a bar. This place was however, used as a ballroom, discotheque or a bowling den after one season of theatre. Now, after 40 years of its founding, this theatre venue of Avignon is regarded as the epitome of the French theatre in Avignon . Though the theatre is famous for its in-house creations which are very much contemporary in nature but it is not limited just to its own theatre productions. Anyone interested in music, visiting Avignon, might get the opportunity of attending a music conference in Théâtre des Carmes . You might get to see famous authors or actors who visit this theatre in Avignon often by the invitation of the hosts. What more if you are student of performing arts you might get the opportunity of attending the student theatre workshops here. So, as a visitor to Avignon , one of your must visit destination should be Théâtre des Carmes.
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