The Théâtre du Jeu de Paume is an 18th-century Italian-style theater located in the heart of Aix-en-Provence. It offers a year-round program of theater, circus, music, dance and comedy.
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Aix-en-Provence city theatre
Italian-style theatre with 493 seats. Work on the Théâtre d'Aix-en-Provence began in 1756 and it opened in 1787 on the site of a “Royal” Court (apparently Louis XIV played the ball-and-court game “paume” here).
The Town Hall took it over in 1829 and brought Dominique Bluzet in to manage it in October 1996.
The council fully renovated it in 1998 which meant it closed for two seasons and its performances were moved to the Salle du bois de l'Aune. The new...
Italian-style theatre with 493 seats. Work on the Théâtre d'Aix-en-Provence began in 1756 and it opened in 1787 on the site of a “Royal” Court (apparently Louis XIV played the ball-and-court game “paume” here).
The Town Hall took it over in 1829 and brought Dominique Bluzet in to manage it in October 1996.
The council fully renovated it in 1998 which meant it closed for two seasons and its performances were moved to the Salle du bois de l'Aune. The new...
Services
Visual disability
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Reception staff trained in the French Sign Language
Accessible with assistance for the visually impaired
Concert/events
Family Reception/drinks reception
Seminar/meeting
Check
Bank/credit card
Cash
Travellers Cheque
Openings
All year 2024 - Open everyday
Location
Contact Théâtre du Jeu de Paume
- www.lestheatres.net
Environment
- Town location
- In the historic centre
- In an industrial/commercial area