Travel back to the time of Ancient Rome with this ticket to the Roman Theatre, Triumphal Arch and the Museum of Art and History in Orange. Uncover the great legacy left behind by the Romans in this French city.
Roman Theatre of Orange
More than 2,000 years of history make the Roman Theatre in Orange a must-see in the city. Also known as the Ancient Theatre, it was built during the reign of Emperor Caesar Augustus in the 1st century. By booking this ticket you will be able to visit the stage, walk along the stands and imagine what life was like in the city in those days.
For many historians, it is the best-preserved Roman Theatre in the Western world. For this reason, it has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
In addition, the ticket includes an audio guide, which will allow you to learn more about the peculiarities that made this art space a totally avant-garde work in its time. From its curious system for projecting sound towards the spectators to the awning that protected the audience from the rain and wind.
Museum of Art and History in Orange
To find out more about the civilisation that created the Roman Theatre in Orange, there is nothing better than a visit to the Museum of Art and History. The exhibition allows you to retrace the extraordinary evolution of the city over the centuries.
The museum is housed in a 17th century mansion and offers a journey through Orange from Antiquity through the Middle Ages to the present day. Paintings, mosaics, recreations of period rooms, busts and many other exhibits await you here.
During the visit, you'll be able to discover, thanks to the audio guide, many curiosities of personalities of great importance for the past of these lands, such as Guillaume du Cornet, Frank Brangwyn, Albert De Belleroche and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It's a very complete tour!
Roman Theater Show
With your ticket, you'll also have access to the live show "The Keepers of History," which narrates the stories of significant historical figures and their legacy within the theater.
The show takes place on the following days in 2024:
- April 12-21
- May 1-5
- May 8-12
- July 6-15
Triumphal Arch of Orange
The Triumphal Arch in Orange is another excellent example of Roman art in the city. Although the monument is in the open air and has no rooms or floors to visit, by booking this ticket you can discover important facts about this monument thanks to the audio guide.
Did you know that this arch served as the gateway to the Roman city of Arausio? Or that its panels and friezes commemorate victories over the barbarian peoples? You'll be amazed by what you learn!
Schedule
The monuments can be visited at the following times:
- Roman Theatre: January - February and November - December, from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm; March and October, from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm; April - May and September, from 9 am - 6 pm; June - August, from 9 am - 7 pm
- Museum of Art and History in Orange: always opens 15 minutes before the Roman Theatre.
Audio guides will be available until 30 minutes before the monuments close. However, these times are flexible and may vary. For this reason, we recommend that you check the official website before visiting.
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