Ages 15 and over

Discover the workings and history of the Comédie-Française, from its founding in 1680 to the present day. Follow your guide through corridors adorned with an exceptional collection of paintings and sculptures by the great artists of their time, depicting authors, playwrights, actors and actresses, as well as scenes from the life of the theatre. Immerse yourself in the history of the oldest company in continuous activity in the world.

Saturdays and Sundays at 10am and 10:30am

Duration: 1h30
Meeting point Salle Richelieu entrance, place Colette, Paris 1^st arrondissement

Ages 8 and over

Follow in the footsteps of Molière, from the Church of Saint-Eustache, where he was baptized, to Rue de Richelieu, where he spent his final days, passing through the Cour Carrée of the Louvre—this is the focus of this tour exploring the life of the actor, the symbolic patron of a troupe that is constantly reinventing itself.

Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 am
Durée 1h30 
Departure from Saint-Eustache Church, Place René Cassin, at the foot of Henri de Miller’s statue “Écoute” (reclining head)

Ages 8 and over

The Comédie-Française offers tours specially designed for children, their families and loved ones. This itinerary is an opportunity to explore a historic performance venue — the Salle Richelieu — in a playful and interactive way, going behind the scenes and gaining a few useful reference points for their future lives as theatre-goers.

Saturdays and Sundays at 11am

Duration 1h
Meeting point Salle Richelieu entrance, place Colette, Paris 1^st arrondissement.

Offered to accessibility groups attending a production, these tours provide an opportunity to discover the Comédie-Française, how it operates, its auditoriums, and to become familiar with the history of Molière and the Troupe.

Discover the workings and history of the Comédie-Française, from its founding in 1680 to the present day. Follow your guide through corridors adorned with an exceptional collection of paintings and sculptures by the great artists of their time, depicting authors, playwrights, actors and actresses, as well as scenes from the life of the theatre. Immerse yourself in the history of the oldest company in continuous activity in the world.

Duration: 1h30
Meeting point Salle Richelieu entrance, place Colette, Paris 1^st arrondissement

Local authorities, associations, friends
30 people maximum
 

For all ages, depending on the group

Follow in Molière's footsteps, from the church of Saint-Eustache where he was baptised, to his first home, and visit the Salle Richelieu.

Duration 1h30

Local authorities, associations, friends
30 peoples maximum

School groups
10 to 20 young people accompanied by adults (1 per 8)
Insurance required

Medical and social care groups
10 to 25 peoples