Opéra-Théâtre de Metz Métropole, Opera house and theatre on Petit-Saulcy island, Metz, France
The Opéra-Théâtre de Metz Métropole is an opera house and theatre building with Neoclassical design on Petit-Saulcy island in Metz. It contains 750 seats and displays the characteristic features of an 18th-century French theatre.
Construction began in 1738 under architect Jacques Oger's direction and the building was officially opened in 1752. It went on to become a model for numerous smaller theatres built later in the 18th century.
The house maintains permanent choir and ballet companies that perform classical operas, contemporary plays, and dance pieces throughout each artistic season.
The building sits on Place de la Comédie on an island accessible by footbridges. The location offers clear pathways and entrances, making it easy for visitors to approach and explore the venue.
The building ranks among the oldest continuously operating opera houses in France and has shaped the cityscape for centuries. Its setting on an island gives it a distinctive geographical position in the heart of the city.
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