Opéra national de Montpellier, Opera house in Place de la Comédie, Montpellier, France
The Opera Comédie features a grand neoclassical facade with columns and decorative elements, housing a 1,200-seat main auditorium and a 350-seat concert hall.
Built in 1755 and renovated in 1888 by architect Joseph Cassien-Bernard, the Opera Comédie received its status as National Opera from the French Ministry of Culture in 2002.
The opera presents performances ranging from baroque to contemporary music with an orchestra of 93 musicians and a choir of 31 professional artists.
Regular guided tours allow visitors to explore the theater, including behind-the-scenes areas, while learning about its architecture and operations from knowledgeable staff.
The Opera Comédie stands as the second-largest Italian-style theater in France outside Paris, following only the opera house in Bordeaux.
Location: Montpellier
Architects: Joseph Cassien-Bernard
Official opening: 1755
GPS coordinates: 43.60791,3.87879
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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