You certainly know Bordeaux's Grand Théâtre, and even if you've never been in, you've probably walked past it at least once in your Bordeaux life. On Place de la Comédie, this incredible, elegant building holds many secrets.
It was during "Il Barbiere di Siviglia", one of Rossini's most famous operas (1816), that the Team entered the belly of this stunning Bordeaux Grand Théâtre.
A historic place
Bordeaux's Grand Théâtre is a historic opera house in Bordeaux, France. Built at the end of the 18th century, it's considered one of the finest examples of classical architecture in the city.
The architect Victor Louis (1731-1800) was tasked by the Marshal Duke of Richelieu to supply plans for a Grand Théâtre. Victor Louis was one of the most famous Freemason architects of the time, so unsurprisingly, he breathed into this Greco-Roman-spirited theater a Masonic symbolic mindset, inserting clues and a constant search for the golden ratio (the building's east-west orientation; the 12 Corinthian columns; the diameter of those same columns; the stairwell heavily adorned with Masonic symbols; Amédée Jouandot's statue (in the vestibule) showing Victor Louis in a Masonic posture...)... As you can see there really are a lot of them.
a venue for shows, exchanges and meetings
Bordeaux's Grand Théâtre is home to the Opéra National de Bordeaux, the city's opera company, and hosts a variety of other cultural events, such as concerts, plays and ballets. The theater has a capacity of over 1,600 seats and is known for its acoustics and the grandeur of its interior, which includes ornate decorations, marble columns and a gilded ceiling.
an unmissable landmark part of Bordeaux heritage
Beyond the historical and technical stuff, it's the impression this building gave us when you enter... It's beautiful... Magnificent even, and sitting down to hear an opera there is a timeless memory. The acoustics are good, the richly decorated hall plunges you immediately into the mood and contrasts with the coldness of some corridors and this stone environment.
Bordeaux's Grand Théâtre is a popular tourist attraction in the city and open to the public for guided tours. Visitors can learn more about the theater's history and see up close its magnificent architecture and decoration. The theater is also a top venue for cultural events and is an integral part of Bordeaux's artistic and cultural life.
However... I really got the impression the seats' cushions were period... Your majestic behind will remember it too.
BORDEAUX GRAND THÉÂTRE
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