Theatre

Théâtre de la Ville

4th arrondissement of Paris, France·Est. 1862·1,000 seats

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2 Place du Châtelet, 75004 Paris, France

The Theatre de la Ville is one of Paris's most important venues for contemporary dance and international theatre, founded in its current form in 1968 under the visionary direction of Jean Mercure. Located on the Place du Chatelet across from the Theatre du Chatelet, it has been the Parisian home of Pina Bausch's Tanztheater Wuppertal and a primary platform for the world's most important contemporary dance artists.

Around the Venue

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Paris

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Full visit guide

Green Room — Paris

Performer City Guide

3 practice spaces, 1 music stores, 1 wellness

Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (CNSMDP)
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.
La Boîte à Musique$$
Extensive inventory of classical and opera scores, helpful staff with music expertise, and hard-to-find editions.
Visit early in your Paris stay to source any missing scores; staff can often order obscure publications within 24 hours.
Mon–Sat 10am–7pm, closed Sundays
Centre de Bien-Être Performance Artiste$$$
Therapists trained in performer-specific care, flexible scheduling around rehearsals and performances, and understanding of arts medicine.
Book massage appointments immediately upon arrival in Paris to address travel fatigue; the center offers emergency same-day appointments.
Mon–Sat 9am–8pm, emergency care available
Studio Harmonie Marais$$
Multiple Marais venues
Book morning slots for better availability; the studio offers monthly packages for Paris-based performers.
Daily 8am–10pm; advance booking recommended