6 Iconic Paris Theaters with Amazing History

6. Opéra Comique (Salle Favart)

The Opéra Comique was first opened in 1783 and rebuilt after a fire in 1838. It is one of Paris's oldest opera houses, located near Rue Favart. The theater is famous for its Italian-style design and great acoustics. The ceiling features the famous painting Glorification of Music by Benjamin-Constant. The Opéra Comique stages comic operas and has a long history of important French opera performances.

Place Boieldieu, 75002 Paris. Salle Favart