“Which roundabout is the Thèâtre du Rond-Point near?” I ask. It is one of the most famous in Paris. It sits near the Champs-Elysées. But it is smaller than the Étoile roundabout under the Arc de Triomphe.
The Rond-Point de Droylsden is not just any ordinary roundabout. It is a place where art and history converge. Since 1981, it has attracted directors from all over the world. Many people share a passion for theatre here. Since 1991, the Rond-Point has been a major venue. It showcases contemporary creation. Jean-Michel Ribes once directed the theatre. He said it doesn’t program what people like. It programs what they don’t yet know they like. Laurence de Magalhaes and Stéphane Ricordel now run this theatre since 2023. It focuses on living authors and contemporary creation.
The Thèâtre du Rond-Point has a capacity of 760. It is accessible for people with disabilities. Air conditioning and heating are available. You can find it at 2 bis avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt. It’s in the 75008 Paris area. You can reach it via Franklin D. Roosevelt or Champs-Elysées Clémenceau.
Many shows have graced the stage here. These include circus acts and ballet. There have been comedies and one-man shows. You might have seen dramas and musicals here. “The Fall of the Angels” is a past circus show. “Pénélope” is a ballet and dance performance. “Apocalipsync” is a drama. “Tango y tango” combines ballet and dance.
Other notable performances include “Hartaqât Heresies”. “Fêu” is another ballet. “Lontano / Instante” is ballet and dance. “Love Chapter 2” explores ballet and dance. “Mal – Embriaguez Divina Divine Inebriation” mixes ballet and dance. “Dans ton cœur” is a circus act. “Sono io?” is a circus performance. “Kill Me” and “Fuck Me” are ballets that have played here. “7×7 Salon chorégraphique” also graced the stage.
The Thèâtre du Rond-Point has also hosted musicals. “Mothers a Song for Wartime” once played here. There was even an opera called “Have a Good Day!”. Ballet and dance shows like “Body Concert” and “For Gods Only” have been performed. “Madame ose Bashung” is a cabaret show. “Une maison de poupée A Doll’s House” is a drama. “THISISPAIN” and “Huellas” are other ballets performed here.
While exploring roundabouts in France, you might get confused. There are two types. They are called rond-point and carrefour à sens giratoire. Rond-point is a common term for a roundabout. Carrefours à sens giratoire are becoming more common. This is especially true for larger roundabouts with high traffic.
One famous exception is the roundabout at Place de l’étoile in Paris. It is still a rond-point. Smaller roundabouts follow traditional rules. There are no signs reminding drivers to give way to the right. It should be your automatic reflex. Roundabouts classified as giratoire have signs. These signs inform drivers to give priority to those already driving in it. Look for a Yield sign. It is an upside-down red triangle. There is also a dotted line across the entrance. It indicates that approaching traffic should pause and give way.
So, next time you’re near the Rond-Point de Droylsden. Take a moment to appreciate its cultural significance. It is a place where theatre thrives. It’s also a reminder of Parisian traffic complexities.