Construction of theatre 1820-1830 (≈ 1825)
Period of foundation between these years.
22 décembre 1975
Registration historical monument
Registration historical monument 22 décembre 1975 (≈ 1975)
Protection of the facades and the room.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs of the building; showroom (cad. AB 1133) : inscription by order of 22 December 1975
Origin and history
The Louis-Philippe d'Eu Theatre is a cultural building built between 1820 and 1830, during the first half of the 19th century. Located on Rue du Tréport in the town of Eu, in the Seine-Maritime, it embodies the theatrical architecture of its time, marked by an expansion of venues of entertainment in the province. Its inscription as a historic monument in 1975 underscores its heritage value, especially for its facades and hall, protected by ministerial decree.
The location of the theatre, in a city close to the Normandy coast, reflects the importance of cultural activities in secondary towns in the 19th century. At that time, theatres served as gathering places for local elites and bourgeois, while playing a social and political role. The building, owned by the municipality, also demonstrates the investment of municipalities in sustainable cultural infrastructure.
Available sources, such as the Merimée base or Flohic editions, confirm its status as a protected monument and its precise address (rue du Tréport or place Isabelle d'Orléans and Bragance). Although the details of its architects or sponsors are lacking, its registration as historic monuments in 1975 guarantees its preservation for future generations.
