The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, designed by Auguste Perret and founded by Gabriel Astruc, is one of the masterpieces of Art Deco and was named after the Champs-Élysées, which is a five minute walk away. The theatre opened in 1913 to provide a venue for contemporary dance, music and opera, featuring Ballets Russes, concerts devoted to Beethoven, and the most renowned French composers, including Camille Saint-Saëns, Claude Debussy, Paul Dukas and Vincent d'Indy. Today, it is home to the French National Orchestra and the Lamoureux Orchestra, featuring operas, concerts, ballets, contemporary dance and pop events each season.
Address
15 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris
Subway - Alma - Marceau
RER - Pont de l'Alma
Bus - 42, 72, 80, Balabus
Scarcely known to foreigners, the pretty little Théâtre des Champs-Elysées...