Gobelins Theatre

This concert hall was built in 1869 by architect Cusin, on an initiative of Larochelle. The main facade decoration was entrusted to a young, little known then, Auguste Rodin (later well-known for his 'the thinker' and several other works), and there are art students in the district. The two sculptures represent Drama and Comedy, allegories, of a man and a woman. When the theater opened, it was in the Italian style, and had 800 seats, ready to offer great popular shows such as "Around the World in 80 days". Before it offered musical theater, film and documentaries. Renovated in 1993 and has been