Versailles: Théâtre Gabriel / Opéra Royal

Country: France
Region: Île-de-France
Department: Yvelines (Seine-et-Oise)
City: Versailles
Location: Château de Versailles

Built 1769-1770 as "Opéra Royal" by Ange-Jacques Gabriel for King Louis XV, based on an existing 17th century building by François Mansart. Opened 16 May 1770 with Lully's "Persée" during the wedding festivities of Prince Louis (the future King Louis XVI) and the Austrian archduchesse Marie-Antoinette. 712 seats (largest theatre in France at the time of the opening). Closed during the French Revolution in 1789. 1837 revived by King Louis-Philippe, re-decoration of auditorium. Re-opened with Molière's "Le Misanthrope". Subsequently used occasionally for opera and drama performances. 1871 converted into a parliament hall by Edmond de Joly. 1871-1876 used as parliament by the "Assemblée nationale". 1876-1879 used as parliament by the "Senat". 1952-1957 major restoration to the original 1770 plans. Re-opened 9 April 1957 with Act II of Rameau's "Les Indes Galantes". Used for special gala performances, performances of the "Mai de Versailles" festival, and opera performances by the Centre de Musiqe Baroque, Paris. 800 seats.

Links: www.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr, EUTA, Wikipedia

Versailles: Theatre Gabriel / Opera Royal Picture: gala diner given by Napoléon III of France during the visit of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, Versailles, 25 Aug 1855
Front Text: "Lami (Eugène). - Souper dans la Salle de Spectacle de Versailles. Musée de Luxembourg"
Reverse Text: "Ein Festessen im Schloss zu Versailles. Banquet at the Palace of Versailles."
Publisher: LL [= Lévy Fils, Paris]; 356
Type: Divided Back; early 20th-century postcard reproduction of a 1855 watercolor painting by Eugène Lami (see Wikimedia Commons
Size: Classic
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Versailles: Theatre Gabriel / Opera Royal Picture: garden side of the north wing; the theatre roof can be seen in the background at the right
Front Text: "Versailles-Panoramique - Parterres du Nord et Aile du Palais dite du Sénat"
Handwritten Reverse Text: dated 1917
Publisher: ?; 380
Type: Divided Back
Size: Classic
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Versailles: Theatre Gabriel / Opera Royal Front Text: "Théâtre du Palais de Versailles (S.-et-O.) - Salle de Séances du Sénat"
Publisher: A. Bourdier, Imp.-Edit., Versailles
Type: Univided Back
Size: Classic
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Versailles: Theatre Gabriel / Opera Royal Front Text: "Versailles - Salle du Sénat, ancien Opéra de Louis XV"
Publisher: F. David, Versailles
Type: Divided Back
Size: Classic
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Versailles: Theatre Gabriel / Opera Royal Front Text: "Versailles - Salle du Sénat. Ancien Opéra de Louis XV"
Publisher: M. Le Deley, Paris
Type: Divided Back
Size: Classic
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Versailles: Theatre Gabriel / Opera Royal Front Text: "Palais de Versailles (S.-et-O.) - Foyer du Théâtre attenant à la Salle du Sénat"
Publisher: A. Bourdier, Imp.-Edit., Versailles
Type: Undivided Back
Size: Classic
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Versailles: Theatre Gabriel / Opera Royal Reverse Text: "Couleurs et Lumière de France. Châtteau de Versailles. Théâtre Royal Louis XV"
Publisher: Editions d'art Yvon, Paris; E. K. B. I 008
Size: Modern
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Versailles: Theatre Gabriel / Opera Royal Reverse Text: "Versailles - L'Opéra de Louis XV construit par Gabriel, achevé en 1770, The Opera of Louis XV by Gabriel, achieved in 1770, Die Oper von Gabriel gebaut, vollendet in 1770"
Publisher: Editions d'Art LYS, Versailles; 375
Size: Modern
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Versailles: Theatre Gabriel / Opera Royal Reverse Text: "Versailles - L'Opéra de Louis XV construit par Gabriel, achevé en 1770, The Opera of Louis XV by Gabriel, achieved in 1770, Die Oper von Gabriel gebaut, vollendet in 1770"
Publisher: Editions d'Art LYS, Versailles; 268
Size: Modern
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Versailles: Theatre Gabriel / Opera Royal Reverse Text: "Versailles - L'Opéra de Louis XV construit par Gabriel, achevé en 1770, The Opera of Louis XV by Gabriel, achieved in 1770, Die Oper von Gabriel gebaut, vollendet in 1770"
Publisher: Editions d'Art LYS, Versailles; 370
Size: Modern
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Versailles: Theatre Gabriel / Opera Royal Reverse Text: "Versailles - L'Opéra de Louis XV construit par Gabriel, achevé en 1770, The Opera of Louis XV by Gabriel, achieved in 1770, Die Oper von Gabriel gebaut, vollendet in 1770"
Publisher: Editions d'Art LYS, Versailles; 371
Size: Modern
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Versailles: Theatre Gabriel / Opera Royal Reverse Text: "Palais de Verailles, Royal Opéra de Versailles, Théâtre Louis XV inauguré le 16 mai 1770. Construit par Jacques-Ange Gabriel, Architecte du Roi Louis CV - Royal Opera of Versailles, Louis XV Theater inaugurated May 16th, 1770. Built by Jacques-Ange Gabriel, Architect to the King Louis XV - Die Königliche Oper von Versailles. Dieses Theater im Stil Ludwigs XV, wurde am 16. Mai 1770 eröffnet. Sein Erbauer ist Jacques-Ange Gabriel, Architekt des Königs Ludwig XV. - L'Opera real de Versalles. Teatro Luis XV inaugurado el día 16 del mayo de 1770. Construido par Jacques-Ange Gabriel, arquitecto del rey Luis XV."
Publisher: Benoit-Gebelin Ed., Paris
Size: Modern
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Versailles: Theatre Gabriel / Opera Royal Reverse Text: "Château de Versailles - L'Opéra (1770)"
Publisher: Panoramas, Paris; A 13
Size: Modern
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Versailles: Theatre Gabriel / Opera Royal Reverse Text: "Château de Versailles - L'Opéra royal, edifié par Ange-Jacques Gabriel (1769-1770)"
Publisher: Réunion des musées nationaux, Paris; 1991; IC-00-5630
Size: Modern
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Versailles: Theatre Gabriel / Opera Royal Reverse Text: "Château de Versailles - L'Opéra royal, edifié par Ange-Jacques Gabriel (1769-1770)"
Publisher: Réunion des musées nationaux, Paris; 1991
Size: Modern
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