19th-century Theatre

The municipal theatre of Orange, a nineteenth-century theatre

Orange does not only have an ancient theatre: it also has a magnificent nineteenth-century municipal theatre. The Orange audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this elegant building, a witness of the cultural life of the city in modern times.

A building of eclectic style

The municipal theatre of Orange is part of the eclectic style fashionable in the nineteenth century. An elegant building with a carefully designed façade, it came to complement, in modern times, the cultural offer of a city already famous for its ancient theatre. A witness of the taste and the social life of its time, it recalls that Orange cultivated the art of performance well beyond Antiquity.

What to see

You admire the eclectic façade of the municipal theatre, an elegant nineteenth-century building. It testifies to the cultural life of Orange in modern times, complementing the famous ancient theatre. It is a stop for lovers of architecture and history, during a walk in the centre.

Practical information

The municipal theatre lies in the heart of Orange, reachable on foot. The façade can be freely admired from the street; the shows follow their own programme and access conditions, which vary. It is best to check the agenda in advance to attend a performance.

Does Orange have another theatre besides the ancient theatre?

Yes, a magnificent municipal theatre of eclectic style, built in the nineteenth century, which complements the cultural offer of the city.

Where is the municipal theatre of Orange?

In the heart of Orange.