Comédie-Caumartin

Comédie-Caumartin is a small Paris theatre in the 9th arrondissement, at 25 rue de Caumartin, just steps from the Palais Garnier and the Grands Boulevards. Its auditorium seats 380 people, making it one of the more intimate stages in this part of the city.

Where is it located?

The theatre sits on rue de Caumartin, a street linking Boulevard Haussmann to the area around Gare Saint-Lazare. This is the heart of the Right Bank shopping district, home to the Galeries Lafayette and Printemps department stores as well as the Paris Opera building. Number 25 on this street sits among the shopping arcades and cafés typical of this stretch of the 9th arrondissement.

How do you get there?

The closest metro stop is Havre — Caumartin (lines 3 and 9), right at the entrance to the street. Opéra station (lines 3, 7 and 8) and Gare Saint-Lazare — served by metro lines 3, 12, 13 and 14 as well as RER trains — are both within easy walking distance. Thanks to the dense metro and RER network in this part of the city, Comédie-Caumartin is easy to reach from anywhere in central Paris.

What will you see?

The 380-seat hall keeps to the intimate, close-up format typical of Paris's boulevard theatres, where the audience sits near the stage and the distance between actors and spectators is small. Venues of this kind have hosted comedies, vaudeville and light entertainment for decades — the genre known as "théâtre de boulevard," closely tied to this stretch of Paris around the Grands Boulevards. Programming at this kind of theatre changes by season, so it's worth checking the current schedule on the official website or at the box office before visiting.

When should you visit?

Performances mostly run in the evening, following the weekly rhythm typical of Paris stages, usually with one day off during the week — details depend on the current season, so it's worth checking before you go. The neighbourhood is busy year-round, since it's a shopping and business district, so a visit to the theatre pairs easily with an afternoon at the nearby department stores or a walk to the Palais Garnier. During the holiday season, the window displays at Galeries Lafayette and Printemps draw extra visitor traffic within a few minutes' walk of the theatre.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seats does Comédie-Caumartin have? The auditorium holds 380 seats, making it a compact venue compared with Paris's larger theatres.

What's the nearest metro station? Havre — Caumartin, served by lines 3 and 9, sits right next to the theatre.

Which Paris district is the theatre in? The 9th arrondissement, near the Palais Garnier and the Grands Boulevards, close to Gare Saint-Lazare.

Are there other attractions nearby? Yes — a few minutes' walk brings you to the Palais Garnier and the Galeries Lafayette and Printemps department stores, both popular stops on the Paris tourist trail.