IMG_1105 The construction of the theater started in 1851 and lasted less than a year, under the direction of Gabriel Davioud.
The construction of the theater started in 1851 and lasted less than a year, under the direction of Gabriel Davioud.
IMG_1083 All sculptures were created by Elias Robert as was that on the square in front of the theater: the statue of Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, a naturalist born...
All sculptures were created by Elias Robert as was that on the square in front of the theater: the statue of Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, a naturalist born…
IMG_1084 The facade was originally decorated with 2 medallions, representing playwriters Corneille and Molière, but was modified in 1927 into to art-deco style.
The facade was originally decorated with 2 medallions, representing playwriters Corneille and Molière, but was modified in 1927 into to art-deco style.
IMG_1085 Lobby of the opera.
Lobby of the opera.
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IMG_1100_stitch Ceiling. The Italian-inspired theater features canvas-backed paintings attributed to Gérôme.
Ceiling.
The Italian-inspired theater features canvas-backed paintings attributed to Gérôme.
IMG_1095 Molière.
Molière.
IMG_1094 Ceiling.
Ceiling.

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