Vivienne in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

L'Opera de la rue de Richelieu

Histoire de Paris

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 3, 2024

1. L'Opera de la rue de Richelieu Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

L'Opéra de la rue de Richelieu
Créé en 1839, ce square occupe l'emplacement de la huitième salle d'opéra de Paris. Construite en 1792 pour la Montansier sur les plans de Victor Louis, elle est inaugurée le 15 avril 1793 sous le nom de Théâtre National. Rebaptisée Opéra, elle accueille la troupe des chanteurs le 14 avril 1794. Ici furent notamment créées "La Flûte enchantée" de Mozart et "la Vestale" de Spontini. Napoléon Bonaparte échappe de peu à une machine infernale, rue Saint-Nicaise, en se rendant à la première audition de la "Création" de Haydn, le 24 décembre 1800. Le 13 février 1820, le duc de Berry, héritier du trône, y est poignardé par Louvel. Après son décès, l'Opéra est fermé, puis démoli.

English translation
The Opéra of the rue de Richelieu
Created in 1839, this square occupies the site of the eighth opera house in Paris. Built in 1792 for Montansier on the plans of Victor Louis, it was inaugurated on April 15, 1793 under the name of the Theatre National. Renamed the Opera, it welcomed a troupe of singers on April 14, 1794. Here in particular were

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created Mozart's "The Magic Flute" and "la Vestal" by Spontini. Napoleon Bonaparte narrowly escaped the "machine infernal" plot of rue Saint-Nicaise, at the first hearing in France of Haydn's "Creation" here on December 24, 1800. On February 13, 1820 the Duke of Berry, heir to the throne, was stabbed by Louvel. After his death, the Opera is closed and then demolished.

Erected by Ville de Paris.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Histoire de Paris series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 13, 1820.

Location. 48° 52.073′ N, 2° 20.278′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Vivienne. It is on Rue de Richelieu south of Rue Colbert, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paris, Île-de-France 75002, France. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony

and also the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Square Louvois (a few steps from this marker); Hôtel de Nevers (within shouting distance of this marker); Stendhal (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Edouard Léon Scott de Martinville (about 90 meters away); Le Site Richelieu (about 120 meters away); Rue Vivienne Deported Jewish Children Memorial

L'Opera de la rue de Richelieu Marker at Square Louvois image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 3, 2024

2. L'Opera de la rue de Richelieu Marker at Square Louvois

(about 120 meters away); Gustave Trouvé (about 120 meters away); Kenzo Takada (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . . The "machine infernal" or "rue de Saint-Nicaise" plot at Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 15, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)

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Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.