Roman Theatre of Orange Roman Theatre of Orange The Roman Theatre of Orange (French: Théâtre antique d'Orange) is a Roman theatre in Orange, Vaucluse, France. It was built early in the 1st century AD. The structure is owned by the municipality of Orange and is the home of the summer opera festival, the Chorégies d'Orange. It is one of the best preserved of all Roman theatres, and served the Roman colony of "Arausio" (or, more specifically, "Colonia Julia Firma Secundanorum Arausio": "the Julian colony of Arausio established by the soldiers of the second legion") which was founded in 40 BC. Playing a major role
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