Shows and Theatres in Paris
A walk through Paris, one stop at a time.
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ParisWhat to Expect at a Paris Theatre: A Guide to French Show Etiquette
Heading somewhere unfamiliar isn't always pure excitement, and that's doubly true in a foreign theatre where the languag…
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ParisWhich Show Should You See?
Worried that the language barrier might keep you from catching a show in Paris? Here are a few ways to enjoy a performan…
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ParisHow to Book Tickets for Shows in Paris
France offers a huge range of performances, from theatre and opera to musicals, contemporary dance and concerts. Here's…
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ParisDo You Love Musicals? French Musicals
The sound just before a show begins, when anticipation swells, is one I love. My parents took me to the theatre often wh…
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ParisNotre-Dame de Paris: Hugo's Cathedral and the Story of the Bohemians
"A beautiful city, Paris, in an all-powerful age, in the year 1482, a tale of desire and love." Bell tower, bell-ringer,…
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ParisWalking Paris Through Les Misérables
Victor Hugo's timeless masterpiece, also beloved as a stage musical: Les Misérables. The title is French for "the poor,…
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ParisStarmania: The Musical the French Love
If you had to name the most important musical in France, it would almost certainly be Starmania. Set in a dystopian futu…
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ParisParis's Unexpected Stages
In Paris, one popular treat is the ciné-concert, where you watch a film while a live orchestra performs its score. La La…
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ParisFrance's Six National Theaters
France has six national theaters, five of them in Paris, and each has its own specialty and theme. Chaillot focuses on d…
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ParisOpera for Everyone: Paris's Great Houses
You can't talk about opera without talking about France. In the 17th century, under Louis XIV, the French court built on…
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ParisFive Paris Theaters for Big-Name Musicals
Here are some of Paris's best theaters for large-scale musicals. If a big, glossy production appeals to you, check each…
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ParisFour Big Concert Venues in Paris
Here are a few of Paris's biggest concert venues.
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ParisFrom Grand Cinemas to the Grands Boulevards
To wrap up our tour of theaters, here are a movie palace, a multi-use arts space, an experimental venue and the heart of…
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ParisQuick Bites Before and After a Show in Paris
Here are some easy things to eat before or after a show in Paris. You can eat well almost anywhere in the city, but thes…
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ParisParis's Year of Festivals: Three to Know
Follow the Paris year through its performances and festivals. Dates shift a little from year to year, so always confirm…
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ParisEnjoying Paris Like a Parisian
As our Paris theater trip comes to an end, here are a few tips for enjoying it more fully and more safely. I hope that f…