Théâtre du Châtelet
Theatre and opera house in Paris, France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Théâtre du Châtelet (French pronunciation: [teɑtʁ dy ʃɑtlɛ]) is a theatre and opera house, located in the place du Châtelet in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, France.
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Théâtre Musical de Paris | |
Address | 2 rue Edouard Colonne 75001 Paris France |
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Coordinates | 48°51′28″N 2°20′47″E |
Public transit | Châtelet Châtelet–Les Halles 21, 38, 47, 58, 67, 69, 70, 72, 74, 75, 76, 85, 96 |
Owner | City of Paris |
Capacity | 2,500 |
Construction | |
Opened | 1862 |
Architect | Gabriel Davioud |
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One of two theatres (the other being the Théâtre de la Ville) built on the site of a châtelet, a small castle or fortress, it was designed by Gabriel Davioud at the request of Baron Haussmann between 1860 and 1862. Originally named the Théâtre Impérial du Châtelet, it has undergone remodeling and name changes over the years. Currently it seats 2,500 people.