Salle Richelieu

Theater Principal theatre of the Comédie-Française in Paris

As the principal auditorium of the Comédie‑Française on Paris’s rue de Richelieu, Salle Richelieu stages French theatre in a 19th‑century setting; audiences attend for performances and period architecture.

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Salle Richelieu is the principal auditorium used by the Comédie-Française in central Paris, associated with France’s state theatre company and classical repertoire.

The room functions as a traditional proscenium theatre hosting the Comédie-Française company’s productions; the auditorium seats on the order of several hundred patrons and retains a historic theatrical layout with a main stage and decorated foyer. Guided access or attendance at performances provides the primary way to experience the interior.

The Comédie-Française company dates to 1680 and has long been associated with the Salle Richelieu as its main Paris stage; the building and auditorium have gone through renovations and restorations while retaining their role as the company’s home.

Situated on Rue de Richelieu near the Palais-Royal in central Paris, the theatre is in the city’s core cultural district.

  • Home of the Comédie-Française: Serves as the principal stage for the Comédie-Française, France's state theatre company founded in 1680, and is central to French theatrical life.
  • Central Paris location: Located in central Paris near the Palais-Royal and Place Colette, making it easily accessible by public transport for performances and tours.

What to See #

  • Main auditorium: The main theatrical auditorium of the Comédie-Française, with a long association as the company's principal performing space and period decorative elements on stage and in the foyer.
Salle Richelieu
2 Rue de Richelieu, 75001 Paris, France (Place Colette)
+33 1 44 58 15 15
48.8632, 2.3355
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https://www.comedie-francaise.fr/
Box office hours vary by performance schedule; theatre performances typically evenings and matinees (see website)
Ticket prices vary by production; advance purchase recommended (typical range €10-€80)

How to Get to Salle Richelieu #

Salle Richelieu is in central Paris at Place Colette, beside the Palais-Royal. Metro: Pyramides (Lines 7/14) or Palais-Royal - Musée du Louvre (Line 1). From the Louvre it is a 5-10 minute walk.

Tips for Visiting Salle Richelieu #

  • Buy from the house box office (Salle Richelieu) for best-seat releases and last-minute returns.
  • Arrive early to see the foyer and the portraits of 17th-19th-century actors that line the Comédie-Française's public spaces.
  • For photographers: check restrictions. Interior photography during performances is prohibited.

Best Time to Visit Salle Richelieu #

As the principal theatre of the Comédie-Française in central Paris, the calendar is driven by the theatrical season-autumn through spring is the time for the house's most ambitious programming.

Autumn/Winter
Sep-Feb · 3-12°C
Main theatre season with premieres and the full Comédie-Française repertoire.
Spring
Mar-May · 8-18°C
Festivals and guest productions often appear in the spring programming.

Weather & Climate near Salle Richelieu #

Climate

Salle Richelieu's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (685 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 7°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 8°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
5° – 12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
6° – 15°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° – 20°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° – 22°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.8h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° – 25°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° – 25°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° – 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
9° – 16°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
5° – 11°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 8°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

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