Town Hall and Theatre of Bayonne, Municipal theatre and government building at Avenue du Maréchal Leclerc, Bayonne, France.
The symmetrical neoclassical building features thirteen bays facing Place de la Liberté, with a central section marked by tall arches supported by square columns.
The foundation stone was placed in 1837 by Nicolas Martin du Nord, and the building opened in 1842 to replace an old half-timbered structure near Bayonne Cathedral.
The Michel Portal Theatre within the building has hosted numerous performances, including Franz Liszt piano recitals in 1844 and Sarah Bernhardt's appearance in 1910.
The structure combines administrative offices of the city government with a performance venue, serving both civic and entertainment functions for the community.
Following the liberation of Bayonne in August 1944, baritone Michel Dentz performed La Marseillaise from the town hall balcony as German troops retreated.
Location: Bayonne
Inception: 1842
Address: 1 AV DU MARECHAL LECLERC, BP 60004, 64109 BAYONNE CEDEX
GPS coordinates: 43.49333,-1.47500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:25
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