Célestins Theatre

The Théâtre des Célestins, in Lyon

The Théâtre des Célestins is one of the finest halls of Lyon, an elegant Italian-style theatre dedicated to drama. The Lyon audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this high place of the Lyon stage, on the square of the same name, in the heart of the Presqu'île.

The elegant Italian-style theatre

The Théâtre des Célestins is one of the most prestigious theatres of Lyon and one of the few in France to be entirely dedicated to the dramatic art since its creation. It stands on the Place des Célestins, in the Presqu'île, at the location of a former convent of the Celestines, from which it inherited its name. The current building, with an elegant nineteenth-century façade, shelters a magnificent Italian-style hall, in the form of a horseshoe, adorned with red velvet, gildings and a fine painted ceiling, which makes it a true jewel. For generations, the theatre has hosted the greatest plays of the classical and contemporary repertoire, performed by renowned troupes and actors, perpetuating the rich theatrical tradition of Lyon. Under the square, a curious spiral car park, designed as a work of art, completes in an unusual way this ensemble. A high place of culture and an architectural jewel, the Théâtre des Célestins is a fine stop of the discovery of Lyon.

What to see

You admire one of the most prestigious theatres of Lyon, entirely dedicated to the dramatic art, on the Place des Célestins at the location of a former convent, with an elegant nineteenth-century façade sheltering a magnificent horseshoe Italian-style hall adorned with red velvet and gildings, which hosts the greatest plays of the repertoire. The Théâtre des Célestins is a jewel of Lyon. It is a stop to be discovered, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Théâtre des Célestins lies on the Place des Célestins, in the heart of the Presqu'île of Lyon, reachable on foot. You admire its façade from the square; the shows follow their own programme and hours, which vary. It is best to check the agenda before coming.

What is the Théâtre des Célestins in Lyon?

One of the most prestigious theatres of Lyon, entirely dedicated to the dramatic art, on the Place des Célestins at the location of a former convent; it shelters a magnificent horseshoe Italian-style hall, adorned with red velvet and gildings, and hosts the greatest plays of the repertoire.

Where is the Théâtre des Célestins of Lyon?

On the Place des Célestins, in the heart of the Presqu'île of Lyon, in France.