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Origin and history

The theatre of Bourg-en-Bresse, located in the eponymous town of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, was initially destroyed by a fire in 1895, which also ravaged the adjacent building La Grenette. Its reconstruction, entrusted to the departmental architect Tony Ferret, sized from 1895 to 1899. The building, completed in 1897, has a facade adorned with bosses, Corinthian columns and a curved pediment, typical of the eclectic and ornamented 19th century style. A square dome crown the central front body, while ground windows frame the composition.

In 1975, the main façade and its roof were listed as historical monuments by ministerial decree. The theatre underwent two major renovation campaigns: the first in 1964, where only the facade was preserved, and the second between 1997 and 2002, modernising the interior while respecting its architectural heritage. Today, the hall can accommodate more than 600 sitting spectators, confirming its central role in local cultural life.

Owned by the commune of Bourg-en-Bresse (département de l'Ain, code Insee 01053), the theatre is located at 17 Cours de Verdun. Its location, noted as fair (precision 5/10) in the heritage bases, makes it a visible landmark of the city centre. Official sources, such as the Mérimée base or Creative Commons licenses, document its evolution, emphasizing its importance in French theatre heritage.

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