Espace Paris Plaine, Theater building in 15th arrondissement, France
Espace Paris Plaine is a theatre at 13 rue du Général-Guillaumat in the 15th arrondissement, part of a cultural and sports complex between Porte Brancion and Porte de la Plaine, beside the périphérique. The building, finished in 1972, combines architectural concrete, ceramics and glass, and its proscenium auditorium seats 280.
The building was completed in 1972 as part of a cultural and sports complex built by the City of Paris between Porte Brancion and Porte de la Plaine, on the edge of the périphérique in the 15th arrondissement. The theatre opened in 1973 with Georg Büchner's Léonce et Léna. In 1980 it became a district theatre under Régis Santon, and Cécile Reiff Junqua later directed it before Marion Dufranc took over in 2025.
The venue hosts nearly daily performances including puppet shows, musicals, and circus acts designed mainly for children and families. It has become an important stage for emerging artists and small theater companies seeking a space to present their work.
The theater is easily accessible by public transportation as it sits near several metro stations in the neighborhood. It is helpful to check the website before visiting to learn about show times and current accessibility information.
The building, finished in 1972, combines architectural concrete, ceramics and glass, and its 280-seat Italian-style auditorium has hosted a young-audience season since the theatre opened in 1973. Cécile Reiff Junqua directed it before Marion Dufranc took over in 2025.
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