Salle des Machines [Paris, FR]
Théâtre des Tuileries
Teatro delle Tuileries
Salle des Machines
Theatre building in Paris, France
theater in Parijs, Frankrijk
Paris Opera
Theatre of the Palais des Tuileries, built 1660-1662 by Louis Le Vau and Gaspare Vigarani. Opened 7 Feb 1662 with Francesco Cavalli's L'Ercole amante. From 24 Jan 1764 until 23 Jan 1770 main venue of the Paris Opera. 1770-1782 home to the Comédie-Française company. Also known as Théâtre des Tuileries. Up to 4000 seats. Various rebuildings. From 1792 also used as a parliament building. Destroyed during the Paris Commune on 23 May 1871. Remains later demolished.
Burnt by the Communists.
Destroyed during the Paris Commune
French architect