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Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux
Neoclassical opera house with a colonnade of statues.
For storytellers
Why Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux matters
The Grand Théâtre is a showpiece of the city's 18th-century golden age, with twelve columns topped by statues. Inside, a sweeping staircase inspired the one in the Paris Opera. It is an elegant place to catch a ballet or concert.
Talking points
- Twelve statues stand on top of the columns.
- The staircase inspired the Paris Opera's design.
- It still hosts opera and ballet.
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