Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées is a theatre in Paris, located in the 8th arrondissement, but not on the Champs-Élysées itself. Instead, it is situated at 15 Avenue Montaigne. Built in 1913, it is an Art Nouveau-style building and one of the classic masterpieces of architect Auguste Perret.

The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées was built by Parisian cultural figure Gabriel Astruc and banker Gabriel Thomas. They commissioned renowned painter Maurice Denis and sculptor Antoine Bourdelle to decorate the entire theatre. The beautiful murals and exquisite sculptures convey humanity’s finest dreams. Along the marble columns in the theatre lobby corridors are Bourdelle’s bas-reliefs, with the serene expressions of the muses evoking the springtime of the Mediterranean. From its inception, the theatre staged Igor Stravinsky’s "The Rite of Spring," which caused a sensation across Europe and thereby cemented his status in the history of world music.

The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées is not a particularly conspicuous building on Avenue Montaigne, but its influence in the artistic world of Paris is immense. It is a symbol of avant-garde and innovation. The people who come and go from Europe’s first concrete theatre are often unconventional figures, yet they frequently shock the world—such as Stravinsky, Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and Laurencin.

The theatre auditorium can accommodate 2,000 spectators, with boxes on the second floor. Ticket prices vary widely, with the best seats selling for up to 150 euros.

Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

Reason to visit: One of Europe’s most famous private theatres

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: France[France]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Île-de-France Region [Ile-de-France Region]

City where the attraction is located: Paris [Paris]