Municipal Theatre of Colmar, 19th-century theatre in central Colmar, France
The Municipal Theatre of Colmar is a 19th-century theatre building featuring a circular auditorium with three stacked galleries and a five-bay exterior facade. The interior is decorated with ornamental details in French style that cover the walls and ceilings.
The building was designed by architect Louis-Michel Boltz between 1847 and 1849 and replaced part of the former Unterlinden convent complex. Its construction marked a turning point for the city's cultural and entertainment life.
The theatre serves as a gathering place where the city comes together to enjoy performances and where people experience dance, music, and drama on stage. The spaces show how residents engage with artistic expression and what forms of entertainment matter to them.
The theatre is easy to locate and the seating areas are well organized across different levels for various viewing experiences. It is helpful to check the current programming before your visit and arrive early enough to explore the space comfortably.
The interior decorations were created by an artist named Boulangé who carefully placed every ornamental detail throughout the space. This hands-on attention to decoration remains visible today and sets this place apart from many other theatres.
Location: Colmar
Inception: 1849
Architects: Louis-Michel Boltz
Official opening: March 8, 1849
Website: http://theatre.colmar.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.07970,7.35478
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:47
Colmar is a city where medieval streets meet water channels and traditional timber-framed houses line every corner. Walking through the old town, you pass churches like the Collegiale Saint-Martin and the Dominican Church, along with Renaissance buildings such as the Maison Pfister and Maison des Têtes. The neighborhoods like La Petite Venise and the Tanners' Quarter offer glimpses of how people lived and worked centuries ago. The museums here, including Unterlinden and Bartholdi, hold collections of regional history and art spanning from medieval times to the modern era. You will find plazas like Place de l'Ancienne Douane, parks such as Champ de Mars, and everyday structures like the Covered Market and Water Tower that shaped daily life. Each corner invites exploration, from small fountains to public buildings that stand as reminders of the city's past.
Isenheim Altarpiece
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Unterlinden Museum
61 m
Maison des Têtes
133 m
Madonna of the Rose Bower
204 m
Église des Dominicains
207 m
Dominican Convent
182 m
Hôtel de ville de Colmar
285 m
Statue of Jean Rapp
304 m
Maison de la boîte à mouches
240 m
Unterlinden monastery
58 m
Statue du tonnelier alsacien
133 m
Couvent des Catherinettes
106 m
Musée Hansi de Colmar
119 m
Anciens bains municipaux
94 m
Statue of Martin Schongauer by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
77 m
Grenier à grains médiéval
331 m
Maison Wildungshof
322 m
Hôtel de Reiset
261 m
Maison, 4 rue des Boulangers
203 m
Maison au 4, rue Saint-Martin à Colmar
302 m
Square Hansi
257 m
Well on place des Dominicains
243 m
Kopfhaus
139 m
Church of ancien couvent d'Unterlinden
58 m
Cinéma Colisee
184 m
Église du couvent des dominicaines de Sainte-Catherine dite les Catherinettes de Colmar
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Cloître du couvent des Dominicains
182 m
Maison Voltaire
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