Saumur Theater

The Saumur theatre, the Dôme

The Saumur theatre, called the Dôme, is an elegant neoclassical building that dominates Place de la Bilange. The Saumur audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this high cultural place, a jewel of the city centre.

An Italian-style theatre under its dome

Unmissable, the Saumur theatre, called the Dôme because of the dome that crowns it, is an elegant neoclassical building that dominates Place de la Bilange. Italian-style, it charms by its fine façade, its hall adorned with balconies and its refined decor. A place of live performance, it hosts throughout the year theatre, music and other performances. It testifies to the taste of the nineteenth century for city theatres and constitutes one of the finest cultural buildings of Saumur.

What to see

You admire the fine neoclassical façade crowned with its dome and, inside, the Italian-style hall adorned with balconies. Attending a show remains the best way to experience the place. The Saumur theatre is one of the finest cultural buildings of the city. It is a stop for lovers of heritage and performance.

Practical information

The Saumur theatre, the Dôme, lies on Place de la Bilange, in the heart of the city, reachable on foot. The façade can be freely admired; the shows follow their own programme and access conditions, which vary. It is best to check the agenda before coming.

Why is the Saumur theatre called the Dôme?

Because of the dome that crowns it; this Italian-style neoclassical theatre dominates Place de la Bilange, in the heart of Saumur.

Where is the Saumur theatre?

On Place de la Bilange, in the heart of Saumur.