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The roman ancient Theatre, the Chorégies d'Orange

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he roman theatre in Orange is one of the most beautiful and well preserved of the ancient times. It was build soon after the settlement of the roman city during the reign of the emperor Augustus, whom the imperial statue adorns the scene wall.

he facade is the better preserved of oll roman theatre remaining. It is 103 metres width and 37 meters height. The king of France Louis XIV qualified it "the most beautiful wall of the kingdom"

he ancient Theatre could hold to 10 000 spectators to attend the performances. It was transformed as a fortress during medieval times, and later in housing area, what probably preserved it from destruction.

Reconstitution du théâtre antique par Auguste Caristie, 1856, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire d'Orange

restoration program was launched in 1825 by Prosper Mérimée, the architect Auguste Caristie directed the works.

Vue intérieure du théâtre antique, par Asselineau, 19ème siècle, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire d'Orange

Vue intérieure du théâtre antique avec maisons, par Pierre Fourdiguier, 18ème siècle

ince 1860, during the "Chorégies d'Orange", Opera performances are given every summer in this magical place with exceptionnal acoustics The "Chorégies d'Orange" are the oldest festival in France, the most renown artists have performed here in the ancient theatre dedicated to lyric art, giving to this place an international artistic reputation.

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web site Tourist Office : www.otorange.fr
web site Chorégies: www.choregies.asso.fr
email OT : officetourismeorange@wanadoo.fr

Orange GPS : N 44°08'09'' - E 4°48'31''