Théâtre Jean-Deschamps, Open-air theatre in medieval Carcassonne, France
The theatre occupies the location of the former Saint-Nazaire basilica cloister, offering 5,000 seats for theatrical performances and concerts in the summer season.
Doctor Jean Sempre initiated the theatre construction in 1908, transforming the remains of a ruined cloister damaged during the siege of 1209 into a cultural venue.
The venue hosts the Festival de Carcassonne each July, presenting over one hundred performances including opera, theatre, circus acts, and musical productions.
The theatre space adapts to various performance types, with stone seating carved into the hillside following the design principles of classical amphitheaters.
The theatre received its current name in 1957 to honor Jean Deschamps, a distinguished performer from the Comédie-Française who contributed to French theatre.
Location: Carcassonne
Official opening: 1908
GPS coordinates: 43.20486,2.36216
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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