La Coursive Scène Nationale La Rochelle [La Rochelle]
Theatre building in La Rochelle, France
theater in La Rochelle
La Coursive Scène Nationale La Rochelle
Built 1665-1677 as Carmelite monastery. Converted into a tobacco factory in the French Revolution. From 1803, used as a customs warehouse. 1847 converted into a fish market hall. Several additions in 1870, 1896 and 1910. 1950 converted into a sports venue. - 1979-1982 converted into a cultural center, a major rebuilding (only leaving the façade and the cloisters) by Boutet, Guinut, Gonfreville and Goujon. Reopened 1982 as Maison de la culture. Closed 1989. Reopened 1990 as Grand Théâtre de la Coursive, the main venue of the Scène nationale - La Coursive drama company. Also used as a cinema. 997 seats.