Théâtre antique d'Orange

An incredible site. It holds so much history and still serves its original purpose. During visit we also attended a complementary program – a virtual reality presentation that transported us back in time and allowed us to absorb the atmosphere of the place even before the actual tour. The Ancient Theatre of Orange is a must-see destination for any history enthusiast visiting Orange. The tour is self-guided, so everyone can tailor it to their own pace and schedule.

An incredible piece of Roman history to explore. A bit pricey if just visiting the theater at 38 euros for 2, which included the museum and other monuments that we did not have time to visit. The included audio guide is very good with options to hear more about certain subjects or to move on. We were so lucky to have visited on a Thursday when the local market was happening. We found delicious vegetables, cheese and breads. Parking was easy in the underground parking near the theater.

Incredible site, we were tossing up whether to bother coming or not, but super glad we did. Love the audio guide included in the ticket which helps set the scene as provides great info. Amazingly preserved Roman theatre and well worth a trip out to!

An incredible Roman era gem tucked away in the city of Orange. If you aren't familiar with France, you may not even know where Orange is, but this is a must see if you are travelling in the provence area. It's in-between Lyon and Marseille and is very easy to access. Parking was not a problem and very cheap on the street (€1 per hr). You can tour the entire theatre in less than 90 minutes. It's a self guided tour where they provide small devices and you walk to the numbers in the site and hit play on the device to learn about the history. We visited from the USA with our three kids, ages 6, 3, and 6 months and were able to get around just fine. It's very steep, but the views are stunning. Don't miss our on the interior rooms under the stadium either

Stunning and ancient. Around 1800 years old and beyond. Great value. Go to the museum first to see some of the antiquities then enter the amphitheater. Lots of steps so not wheelchair friendly at all (those damn romans!)

All time favourite concert venue! Absolutely incredible place.

Amazing Roman theater, best preserved acoustics in Europe. Tickets include a visit to the museum, totally worth it especially on a rainy winter day! The audio guide is great - learned so much and the rooms behind the amphitheater are an incredible learning experience!

What an awesome sight! Having studied Greek and Roman Theatre at college decades ago, I never expected to see a Roman Theatre in such a fantastic state of preservation - that stage building is just incredible. The audio guide was very good and the additional displays were very informative about Roman life generally. A memorable visit.

The Roman Theatre of Orange is fascinating and definitely worth seeing if you are in the Vaucluse in France. It dates back to the 1st Century AD but is still used as a theatre to this day. It is also one of the few Roman theaters that still has an intact scaenae frons, an elaborately decorated portion of the theater's stage. It is clear why this has been designated a UNESCO world heritage site. A lot of the theater still remains and other portions have been rebuilt. You can tour most of the theater with an audio guide.