Théâtre Jean-Vilar, Historical theater in Saint-Quentin, France

The Théâtre Jean-Vilar is an Italian-style theater on the Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Saint-Quentin. Its light beige stone facade has a central portico of six columns under a triangular pediment carved with figures; gold letters reading "JEAN VILAR" stand above three arched wooden doors. Wings with arched windows and pilasters flank the portico, and a tall dark-roofed tower with a lantern rises at the left corner.

The building was constructed in 1842 following the design model of the Caen Theater in Italian style. It received its current name in 1991 and gained protected monument status in 1995.

The ceiling painting shows symbols of peace and labor, representing the town's recovery after World War I. This artistic representation tells of the hope and renewal that residents experienced during that period.

The theatre stands on the Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, not on Rue de la Comédie, in the centre of Saint-Quentin. Its main entrance is the portico with three arched wooden doors beneath the gold "JEAN VILAR" lettering. Visitors enter on foot from the square; the building is a listed monument, so step-free access is limited to the ground-floor areas.

The theatre was modelled on the one in Caen, built in 1838 to plans by Émile Guy, who was architect of the city of Caen. Its facade was carved in 1854 by the sculptor Matagrin, whose figures fill the pediment above the six columns.