The Grand Theatre in Dijon is one of the most visually stunning examples of architecture in all of France. Formerly the location of a gambling den, it took nearly 18 years altogether to transform it into a theatre and open it to the public in 1828. The architecture is the work of renowned architect Jacques Cellerier and engineer Simon Vallot; they were inspired by classical antiquity and rejected the modernism of the Industrial Revolution which is evident in their work. As you wander the theater, take in the decor of the vestibule mostly done by Charles Moench, with its bas-reliefs of the city of Dijon, the mayor of Dijon at the time of the inauguration, and more. Other features also include majestic Murano crystal chandeliers and trompe-l'oeil decoration by Charles-Antoine Cambon.

Address: Place du Théâtre, 21000 Dijon, France, Phone: +33-380-48-82-82

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