Paris Theatres Open Their Hidden Cafés and Restaurants to the Public
In Paris, ten theatres boast dining options that frequently accommodate patrons without tickets. At the Théâtre du Rond-Point, Gros Rond presents a menu that changes daily, highlighting seasonal ingredients. Thalie, located beneath the Palais-Royal, specializes in Greek fare with a pre-show selection. BeauCoCo, situated in Palais Garnier, offers modern French cuisine with late-night hours. The Café de l’Odéon provides outdoor seating during warmer months and serves Écotable-certified dishes in winter. The bar at Théâtre du Soleil serves beverages amidst the stage sets. Skéné at the Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier features breakfast and seasonal options. Le Kawaa at the Lucernaire opens at 8 a.m., while the Foyer at Théâtre Montparnasse offers dinner before performances. The Café du Théâtre de la Cité internationale focuses on vegetarian, organic meals, and the Café de la Gaîté Lyrique sells artisanal items and suspended drinks.
Key facts
- The Théâtre du Rond-Point’s Gros Rond is located in an 1838 rotunda that was formerly an ice rink.
- Thalie at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal is run by Maison Mavrommatis, with Andreas Mavrommatis overseeing the Greek menu.
- BeauCoCo occupies the former Opéra restaurant space in the Palais Garnier and is operated by Paris Society.
- The Café de l’Odéon moves to the theatre’s Grand Foyer from November 1 to March 31.
- The bar at the Théâtre du Soleil serves before and after performances in the Cartoucherie hall, continuing Ariane Mnouchkine’s tradition.
- Skéné operates the café of the Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier, the former Jacques Copeau venue now part of the Comédie-Française.
- Le Kawaa at the Lucernaire opens at 8 a.m. and serves until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
- The Café du Théâtre de la Cité internationale holds the Écotable label for its almost entirely vegetarian and organic cuisine.
Entities
Artists
- Antony Cointre
- Loïc Pasco
- Andreas Mavrommatis
- Ariane Mnouchkine
- Jacques Copeau
- Gaston Baty
Institutions
- Théâtre du Rond-Point
- Maison Mavrommatis
- Théâtre du Palais-Royal
- Paris Society
- Palais Garnier
- Café de l’Odéon
- Théâtre du Soleil
- Cartoucherie
- Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier
- Comédie-Française
- Lucernaire
- Théâtre Montparnasse
- Théâtre de la Cité internationale
- Maison internationale
- Cité universitaire
- Gaîté Lyrique
- Écotable
Locations
- Paris
- France
- 2 bis av. Franklin-D.-Roosevelt, 75008
- 38 rue de Montpensier, 75001
- 1 pl. Jacques-Rouché, 75009
- Place de l’Odéon, 75006
- Cartoucherie, route du Champ-de-Manœuvre, 75012
- 21 rue du Vieux-Colombier, 75006
- 53 rue Notre-Dame-des-Champs, 75006
- 31 rue de la Gaîté, 75014
- 17 bd Jourdan, 75014
- 3 bis rue Papin, 75003
- rue Gluck
- rue de la Gaîté
- Château de Vincennes