Bordeaux · Grand-Théâtre and Quinconces
Grand Théâtre
The opera house of Bordeaux on Place de la Comédie, designed by Victor Louis and opened in 1780. Its facade has twelve Corinthian columns.
- 1 h 15
- Adult ticket: not confirmed
- Book ahead
- Grand-Théâtre and Quinconces
Data checked on November 3, 2026
The theatre was built after an earlier theatre near the Grosse Cloche was destroyed in 1755, and it opened in 1780 with Racine's Athalie. The west facade has a peristyle of twelve Corinthian columns and a balustrade with twelve statues: nine muses and three goddesses. Inside, the circular dome has a ceiling fresco by Claude Robin, and the blue, white and gold colours echo the opera house at Versailles. The guided visit covers the exterior, the vestibule, the grand staircase and a view of the auditorium from a box.
What to look for
- Facade with twelve Corinthian columns
- Twelve statues of muses and goddesses
- The grand staircase
- Dome with Claude Robin's fresco
Opening hours
Hours not confirmed. Check the official site.
Source: Opéra National de Bordeaux, checked November 3, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket: not confirmed.
Visits inside are guided. They are booked through the tourist office website or by phone.
Getting there
Tip
The facade and the columns can be seen from the square at any time, so you can see the building without a ticket.