Molière's plays remain among the most performed works in Paris. Between faithful revivals, contemporary reinterpretations, and ambitious new creations, the capital offers the ideal opportunity to rediscover one of France's greatest playwrights.
Seeing a Molière play in Paris means immersing yourself in a theater where satire, character comedy, and social criticism still resonate. Both historic venues and more contemporary theaters regularly host his major works. To explore other classics performed in Paris, check out our guide to classic plays.
Every season, certain iconic venues program works such as The Misanthrope, The Miser, and Tartuffe, among Molière's most emblematic texts. Parisian productions are distinguished by the quality of their staging, combining respect for the original text with fresh interpretations.
To complete your exploration, check out our selections of contemporary plays and immersive theater. Paris remains one of the best places to discover the diversity of live performance.
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