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The Opéra de Rennes is an Italian-style opera house in central Rennes, France. The building was designed by Charles Millardet and inaugurated on 29 February 1836; its rounded exterior was integrated into a larger urban development containing apartments and shops. The auditorium and stage host opera and other musical performances for residents and visitors in Brittany, while the institution also preserves and interprets the history of the theatre.
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When did the Opéra de Rennes open?
The building was inaugurated on February 29, 1836, a leap day. It was designed by the young architect Charles Millardet. [Opéra de Rennes history](https://www.opera-rennes.fr/fr/lhistoire-de-lopera-de-rennes)
What opera was performed at the Opéra de Rennes opening?
The inaugural performance featured La Dame blanche by François-Adrien Boieldieu. The building was still called the Théâtre de la Ville at that time. [Opéra de Rennes program](https://opera-rennes.fr/fr/evenement/rennes-1836)
Why does the Opéra de Rennes have a rounded exterior?
Charles Millardet designed the rounded theatre as part of a larger urban development rather than as a free-standing building. Apartments were placed beside the rotunda and shops were integrated below the auditorium. [Opéra de Rennes history](https://www.opera-rennes.fr/fr/lhistoire-de-lopera-de-rennes)
What are the famous 44 steps at the Opéra de Rennes?
The 44 steps lead to the parterre, which was placed on the first floor of the theatre. The unusual arrangement was noted by local newspapers when the building opened in 1836. [Opéra de Rennes history](https://www.opera-rennes.fr/fr/lhistoire-de-lopera-de-rennes)
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