Roman Theatre of Orange
Théâtre antique d'Orange
A UNESCO World Heritage Site with the best-preserved Roman theater stage wall in Europe, 37 m high and decorated with a statue of Augustus.
Built in the early 1st century AD, the theater seats about 9,000. Its stage backdrop is 103 m long and 37 m high. Louis XIV called it “the most beautiful wall in the kingdom.” A 3.5-meter statue of Augustus stands in a niche in the wall. Tickets start at about €12 and include an audio tour and access to the Museum of Art and History across the street. In summer, the Chorégies d'Orange opera festival is staged here. The town's Roman triumphal arch, also a World Heritage Site, lies to the north. It's about 30 km from Avignon, roughly 15–20 minutes by train.
Opening hours
About 9:00 am–6:00 pm (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Fort Saint-André, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
- Pont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)
- Rocher des Doms
- Palais des Papes, Avignon
- Les Halles d'Avignon
- Vaison-la-Romaine
- L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue