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 Daunou Theatre - Paris 2nd à Paris 1er dans Paris 2ème

Patrimoine classé
Théâtre
Théâtre ou salle de spectacle de Paris
Paris

Daunou Theatre - Paris 2nd

    7-9 Rue Daunou
    75002 Paris 2e Arrondissement
Théâtre Daunou - Paris 2ème
Théâtre Daunou - Paris 2ème
Théâtre Daunou - Paris 2ème
Crédit photo : Oderik - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1900
2000
10 décembre 1919
Laying the first stone
30 décembre 1921
Inauguration of the theatre
1971
Theatre fire
février 1973
Reopening after fire
20 janvier 1992
Historical Monument
2020
Acquisition by the 6th Sens Group
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The façade and the hall (cad. AB 0055): inscription by decree of 20 January 1992

Key figures

Jane Renouardt - Sponsor and actress Initiator of the project, star of silent cinema.
Auguste Bluysen - Theatre architect Building designer in Art Deco style.
Jeanne Lanvin - Interior decorator Creator of Lanvin blue and floral motifs.
Armand Rateau - Decorator and designer Collaborator of Lanvin, specialist of Art Deco.
Denise Petitdidier - Latest theatre director Head until his death in 2019.

Origin and history

The Daunou Theatre, located 7 rue Daunou in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, is an emblematic building of the Art Deco style, built in the early twentieth century. Ordered by actress Jane Renouardt, a major figure in silent cinema, it was designed by architect Auguste Bluysen and inaugurated on December 30, 1921. The interior decoration, entrusted to Jeanne Lanvin and Armand Rateau, is distinguished by its signature blue and golden daisies, symbols of refinement.

The hall, with a capacity of 450 seats, was decorated with woodwork inspired by Persian miniatures and avant-garde details reflecting the tastes of the progressive bourgeoisie. After a fire in 1971, the theatre was restored identically, preserving its unique character. It was classified as a Historic Monument in 1992 for its facade and performance hall, reflecting the architectural heritage of Art Deco.

Since its opening, the Daunou theatre has mainly hosted comedies, under the direction of figures such as Madeleine Carlier, René Sancelme, and Denise Petitdidier. In 2020, after a seven-year rehabilitation campaign, its walls were acquired by Groupe 6e Sens Immobilier. Today, it remains a symbol of Parisian private theatre, integrated into the network of Associated Parisian Theatres.

The theatre also marked the Parisian cultural history with creations like Une sacre petite blonde (1921) and La Vie Parisienne or almost (2017). Its association with prestigious names, from Jeanne Lanvin to Maurice Yvain, makes it a place full of history, where architectural heritage and theatrical tradition mix.

External links

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