The only state theatre in France with its own permanent troupe of actors, the Comédie-Française has been the guardian of the French dramatic tradition since its founding by Louis XIV in 1680. Its principal home, the Salle Richelieu adjacent to the Palais-Royal, is one of the most revered stages in world theatre.
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Green Room — Paris
2 practice spaces
Check the CNSMDP monthly calendar for free or low-cost student concerts and masterclasses open to the public. The quality is extraordinary — these are the most gifted young musicians and dancers in France. The Cité de la Musique concert hall on the same campus (250 seats) hosts smaller events year-round.
The administration can arrange short-term studio access for visiting professional performers. The piano studio spaces are equipped with quality instruments. The 17th-arrondissement location is quieter and more residential than the La Villette campus.
Architect
Victor Louis (Salle Richelieu, 1790)
Main Stage
Salle Richelieu
Stages
3 performance spaces
Resident Company
Comédie-Française
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