Palais Royal

The Palais-Royal Theater, named Théâtre du Palais-Royal in Paris, is a theater most known for Molière’s productions in the 17^th century. The theater was designed by architect Jacques Lemercier, being the first theatre in France with movable scenery wings and a permanent proscenium arch. On the opening evening in 1641, the production Mirame by Jean Desmarets was played. Actor and dramatist Molière and his group made a guest appearance lasting for thirteen years until Molière’s death. In 1763, the theatre burned down, but was then rebuilt, only to burn again in 1781. After this tragedy, the whole area was designed into an amusement area by the Duke de Chartres, containing many theaters.

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