The Théâtre Montansier is a French theatre in rue des Réservoirs,

Versailles The Palace of Versailles ( ; french: Château de Versailles ) is a former royal residence built by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about west of Paris, France. The palace is owned by the French Republic and since 1995 has been managed, ...

, near the royal château. It was created by the actress and theatre director Mademoiselle Montansier, designed by

Jean-François Heurtier Jean-François Heurtier (6 March 1739, Paris - 16 April 1822, Versailles) was a French architect. Biography He studied at the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture, and was awarded the Prix de Rome in 1765. He was received as a membe ...

, inspecteur général des

bâtiments du roi The Bâtiments du Roi (, "King's Buildings") was a division of the Maison du Roi ("King's Household") in France under the Ancien Régime. It was responsible for building works at the King's residences in and around Paris. History The Bâtiments ...

and designer of the Salle Favart at the Opéra-Comique. The theatre opened 18 November 1777, with

Louis XVI Louis XVI (''Louis-Auguste''; ; 23 August 175421 January 1793) was the last King of France before the fall of the monarchy during the French Revolution. He was referred to as ''Citizen Louis Capet'' during the four months just before he was ...

and Marie Antoinette in attendance. It has been headed by such figures as Marcelle Tassencourt, wife of

Thierry Maulnier Thierry Maulnier (born Jacques Talagrand; 1 October 1909, Alès – 9 January 1988, Marnes-la-Coquette) was a French journalist, essayist, dramatist, and literary critic. He was married to theatre director Marcelle Tassencourt. Early years A ...

, and Francis Perrin. Since 2000, it has been headed by Jean-Daniel Laval who, since taking on the role, has declared his wish to see the Théâtre Montansier opened up to a wider audience.

Bibliography

* Jacques Villard, ''Le théâtre Montansier à Versailles - De la Montansier à Francis Perrin'', Champflour, Marly-le-Roi, 1998

External links

Official site
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