Theatre Odeon

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A theatre emblematic of the left bank (of the Seine), a short distance from the Sorbonne and the Latin quarter, it was made famous because of Marcel Carné's film Les Enfants du Paradis (The Children of Paradise). The construction of the Théâtre de l'Odéon in 1782 was brought about by the Marquis de Marigny in order to host the theatre company La Comédie-Française. The architects, Marie-Joseph Peyre and Charles de Wailly, very influenced by ancient architecture, created a building inspired by Italian architecture. The theatre took the name of Odéon in 1797, in reference to the singers at Greek celebrations. At the time of its construction, it was controversial because it was the first theatre to have seating in its "Italian" auditorium. Previously, the audience used to stand to watch performances. Today, it is one of five French national theatres entirely subsidised by the Ministry of Culture.

Things to see:
The colonnade
The André Masson ceiling painted in 1963

Things to do:
Go to see a performance (by reservation)

Nearby:
The Jardin du Luxembourg (gardens)
The Sorbonne
The Panthéon

Theatre Odeon Informations:

Paris, France
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