Le Vieux Colombier, Historical theater in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris, France
The Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier occupies a building at 21 rue du Vieux-Colombier, featuring a main hall with 300 seats and modern stage equipment.
Jacques Copeau established this theater in 1913 to create an alternative to commercial theaters, focusing on dramatic innovation and artistic excellence.
The venue gained recognition when it hosted the first performance of Jean-Paul Sartre's play 'Huis Clos' in May 1944.
The theater provides connected glasses for accessibility needs and offers online ticket reservations through the Comédie-Française booking system.
The basement of the theater served as a jazz club from 1948, welcoming musicians like Sidney Bechet and Boris Vian.
Location: Paris
GPS coordinates: 48.85140,2.33163
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
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