Theaters in Paris

Opera is perhaps the most viewed and most cherished of all the theatrical forms in Paris. While theatre as a form of art encompasses everything from ballet, opera to stage performances, Paris is best known for its great ballets and operas. Less wonder therefore, there are a number of Theatres in Paris that houses shows regularly to entertain people both from home and away. Come to this city of art and culture and watch some beautiful works of art being celebrated on stage.

While Opera Bastille is the largest and one of the most popular theatres in paris, Opera Garnier built to glorify Nepolean III is visited primarily for its famous ballet shows. Infact, since the construction of the opulent Opera Bastille, which is considered the national opera of Paris, the Opera Garnier houses more ballets than operas. Among the other theatres of Paris, the The Comédie Française is one that is known for staging some of the most serious French dramas with ultimate perfection.

While Opera Bastille, Opera Garnier and The Comédie Française are the three most visited theatres in Paris, there are a lot of others where you can enjoy a show at a reasonable price and without the hassles of advanced booking. Just check the calendar of events that are easily available and watch the theatre of your choice. Paris will never disappoint you.

A list of theatres in Paris:

- Opéra Bastille
Location: place de la Bastille, 75012 Paris. Phone: 01-44-73-13-00. Métro:Bastille

- Opéra Comique - Théâtre Musical Populaire
Location: 5, rue Favart, 75002 Paris ; Métro: Richelieu-Drouot (lines 8 & 9), Quatre-Septembre (line 3), Auber (line A) ; Bus: 20-27-39-48-52-67-74-85-95 ; Phone: 01.42.44.45.45

- Opéra Garnier
Location: place de l'Opéra, 75009 Paris. Phone: 01-40-01-17-89. Métro: Opéra.

- The Comédie Française, Paris

- Péniche Opéra
Location: facing 42, quai de la Loire, 75019 Paris (theatre is located on the dock of la Villette) ; Métro: Jaurès ; Phone: 01.53 35.07.76

- Théâtre des Champs-Elysées
Location: 15, avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris. Phone: 01-49-52-50-50. Métro: Alma-Marceau

- Théâtre du Châtelet
Location: place du Châtelet, 75001 Paris. Phone: 01-40-28-28-40. Métro: Châtelet

- Théâtre de la Pépinière Opéra
Location 7, rue Louis le Grand, 75002 Paris ; Métro: Opéra, Auber ; Bus: 20-21-27-29-68-95 ; Auto: parking at St-Honoré, Vendôme, Madeleine ; handicapped accessible ; Phone: 01.42.61.44.16