Opéra d’Avignon
The Opéra d'Avignon is an opera house located in Avignon, France, that has been in operation for almost two centuries. The initial opera house was constructed in 1824–1825, and opened with its inaugural performance on 30 October 1825.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Theater building
- Description: opera house in Avignon, France
- Also known as: “Opéra Grand Avignon”, “Opéra Théâtre d’Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse”, “Théâtre municipal”, and “Théâtre Municipal d’Avignon”
- Address: Place de l’Horloge, Avignon, 84000
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Pont Saint-Bénézet and Palais du Roure.
Pont Saint-Bénézet
Photo: Chimigi, CC BY-SA 2.0 fr.
The Pont Saint-Bénézet, also known as the Pont d'Avignon, was a medieval bridge across the Rhône in the town of Avignon, in southern France. Only four arches survive. Pont Saint-Bénézet is situated 440 metres north of Opéra d’Avignon.
Palais du Roure
Castle
Photo: Véronique PAGNIER, Public domain.
The Palais du Roure is a listed hôtel particulier in Avignon, France. Palais du Roure is situated 150 metres south of Opéra d’Avignon.
Avignon Cathedral
Church
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Avignon Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located next to the Palais des Papes in Avignon, France. The cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Avignon. Avignon Cathedral is situated 280 metres northeast of Opéra d’Avignon.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ile Piot and Villeneuve-lès-Avignon.
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
Town
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Villeneuve-lès-Avignon is a commune in the Gard department in southern France. It can also be spelled Villeneuve-lez-Avignon.
Le Pontet
Town
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Le Pontet is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. Le Pontet is a suburb of the city of Avignon; it lies adjacent to its northeastern side. Le Pontet is situated 4½ km east of Opéra d’Avignon.
Opéra d’Avignon
- Categories: opera house, building, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Avignon, Arrondissement of Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France, Europe
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Latitude
43.94973° or 43° 56′ 59″ northLongitude
4.80535° or 4° 48′ 19″ eastOperator
Grand AvignonOpen location code
8FM6WRX4+V4OpenStreetMap ID
way 83786859OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=theatreOpenStreetMap feature
building=yesWikidata ID
Q3354545
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Japanese—“Opéra d’Avignon” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “阿维尼翁歌剧院”
- Egyptian Arabic: “اوپيرا داڤيجنون”
- French: “opéra Avigon”
- French: “opéra d’Avignon”
- French: “Opéra d’Avignon”
- French: “théâtre de la Comédie d’Avignon”
- French: “théâtre municipal d’Avignon”
- Japanese: “アヴィニョン歌劇場”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Place Puits des Boeufs and Place de la Madeleine.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Corneille and Molière.
Vaucluse: Must-Visit Destinations
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