Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux
The Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux is a well-known theatre in Bordeaux, France, which opened on April 17, 1780. It was designed by architect Victor Louis, who was awarded the Prix de Rome for this building. The ballet "La Fille Mal Gardée" premiered here in 1789, and the young Marius Petipa also performed his first ballet at this venue.
The Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux is regarded as a temple of art and light. Its neoclassical façade is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in France and is seen as an iconic symbol of Bordeaux. The exterior resembles a majestic Greek temple, with 12 Corinthian columns adorning the portico and 12 statues at the top representing the nine Muses along with Juno, Venus, and Minerva. The interior is lavishly decorated in gold and splendor. In 1871, the French Parliament’s National Assembly temporarily held sessions in this theatre. In 1991, the theatre’s interior was restored to its original blue and gold colors. The Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux is one of the oldest wooden-framed opera houses in Europe that has never been burned down or required rebuilding.
Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux
Why Go: One of Europe’s oldest surviving wooden-framed opera houses
Continent: Europe
Country/Region: France
Province/State: Aquitaine Region
City: Bordeaux
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