Le Theatre Francis Gag, Nice

You have to look a little bit to find this old part of town, but it is worth the look. Although surrounded by quite a bit of new development, this theater is still a major attraction in the city. The building is named for a very prominent and popular old resident of the place. His name was Francis Gag.

This person was a bit of a renaissance man for the time, being a writer of prose and poetry, as well as being a commentator on humanism and world history. In many respects, he represents the heart and soul of the city.

The location does more than just host theatrical productions however. The building has the facilities to host a variety of events, all designed around promoting the cultural and scholastic organizations that have partnered with the institution. Many outside agencies also hold events here.

The physical building has a seating capacity of two hundred and sixty. The main stage of the theatre is a hundred meters square, so there is lots of room to host a variety of events. The location accommodates over one hundred and fifty events each year.