Rouen Opera House, Opera house in Rouen, France
The Rouen Opera House stands on rue Jeanne-d'Arc with a seating capacity of 1,350 and incorporates elements of modern architecture throughout its structure.
The current building, opened in 1962, replaced previous theaters from 1776 and 1882, with the latter being destroyed during World War II.
The venue serves as the home of the Rouen Philharmonic Orchestra and presents a mix of classical operas and contemporary musical performances throughout the year.
The opera house location near the Théâtre des Arts metro station provides direct access to public transportation for attending evening performances.
A bronze statue of Pierre Corneille remains near the opera house, surviving attempts to melt it down during the occupation of France.
Location: Rouen
Inception: 1952
Architects: Robert Levasseur, Pierre Sonrel, René Jean Charles Maillard
Official opening: 1962
Architectural style: modern architecture
Website: http://operaderouen.com
GPS coordinates: 49.43950,1.08956
Latest update: May 28, 2025 01:43
Rouen offers a rich architectural heritage with buildings spanning medieval, Renaissance, and modern periods. The Notre-Dame Cathedral, a Gothic structure from the 13th century, rises above the historic center. The old town is filled with narrow streets lined by timber houses with carved beams and colored facades. The Gros Horloge, a 14th-century astronomical clock tower, spans a busy shopping street and connects medieval architecture to the daily life of the city. The Place du Vieux-Marché marks the site where Joan of Arc was executed. Today, a modern church with curved forms and colorful stained glass stands there. The Rue du Gros-Horloge and Rue Saint-Romain lead through the old quarter with its shops and cafés. The Church of Saint-Maclou displays Gothic detailing, while the Aître Saint-Maclou, a former plague cemetery, is now a quiet courtyard with wooden galleries. The Jardin des Plantes offers wide green spaces and greenhouses on the edge of the city. From the Côte Sainte-Catherine on the other side of the Seine, there are wide views over the rooftops and church spires of the city.
Gros Horloge
257 m
Hôtel de Bourgtheroulde
294 m
Rue du Gros-Horloge
261 m
Boieldieu Bridge
251 m
Joan of Arc Bridge
196 m
Reconstruction de Rouen
225 m
Église Saint-Vincent de Rouen
104 m
Église Saint-André de Rouen
156 m
Église Saint-Pierre-du-Châtel
142 m
Palais des Consuls
71 m
Tour du Front de Seine
292 m
Église Saint-Cande-le-Jeune de Rouen
217 m
Quai de la Bourse
129 m
Fontaine Saint-Cande
212 m
Hôtel Asselin
228 m
Fontaine gallo-romaine
246 m
Ancien hôtel-de-ville de Rouen
276 m
Tour du Beffroi, Rouen
245 m
97 rue du Gros-Horloge, Rouen
255 m
Immeuble, 41, 43 rue aux Ours
188 m
Immeubles, 57 rue aux Ours, 57, 59 rue Camille-Saint-Saens
167 m
Immeuble, 39 rue aux Ours
188 m
Immeuble, 37 rue aux Ours
193 m
161 rue du Gros-Horloge, Rouen
295 m
124 rue du Gros-Horloge, Rouen
292 m
99 rue du Gros-Horloge, Rouen
254 m
Immeuble, 45 rue aux Ours
183 m
Ancien pont suspendu de Rouen
267 mReviews
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