La Traviata at Château de Vincennes: Opéra en Plein Air
About the Event
Experience opera under the stars at one of the most beautiful locations in France. Opéra en Plein Air presents Verdi's "La Traviata" in a production staged by the iconic Arielle Dombasle.
Set in Paris of the 1850's, "La Traviata" is the tragic story of the ailing courtesan, Violetta, who finds sincere love, but abandons it to save her beloved nobleman, Alfredo from scandal. The opera includes some of Verdi's most well‐known and moving arias and duets.
Music director: Jacques Blanc
Stage director: Arielle Dombasle
Set & costume design: Vincent Darré
Gabrielle Philiponet: Violetta Valéry
Paolo Ruggiero: Alfredo Germont
Cast TBA
Location
The Château de Vincennes is, together with the Louvre in Paris, one of the most historically significant castles in France. Dating back to the Middle Ages, the fortress is among the largest and best‐preserved structures of its kind in Europe.
Summer opening hours at Château de Vincennes
10 am to 6 pm
Accessible for people with disabilities.
Practical Information
Special information only for VIP ticket holders.
VIP schedule:
7:30‐8:45 pm: Cocktail party in the exclusive reception area
8:45 pm: Performance begins
VIP category includes:
- VIP seats in the Carré d'Or section
- Cocktail party with sweet and savory finger food and unlimited champagne
- Official program book and souvenir blanket
