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Grand Theatre de Bordeaux #281203541
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Designed by renowned architect Victor Louis, the 18th-century Grand Théâtre is Bordeauxâs star cultural attraction. Its neoclassical exterior with its parade of Corinthian columns lets visitors know they are about to enter a temple dedicated to the performing arts. Inside is a grand foyer adorned with marble statues that leads to stunning blue and gold hall decorated with frescoes and a massive crystal chandelier. Opened in 1780 and restored in 1991, the theater is home to the Opéra National de Bordeaux. The theatre where Marius Petipa once staged ballets in the 1840s also plays host to the Ballet National de Bordeaux.
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