This event is in the past.It took place on February 11, 2026 at Théâtre Montansier.


Step into a candlelit 1777 theatre where shadow puppets dance to baroque flutes and viols. This intimate show tells Hans Christian Andersen's tale of a real nightingale versus a mechanical one, with a post-show snack alongside the musicians.
Shadow puppet theatre
Baroque music
Family-friendly
Historic venue
Tips
🎟️"if the performance is not sold out you can buy at ticket with 5 E, 45min before"
👶recommended for ages 6 and up
🕯️one of France's oldest working theatres
Le Rossignol et l’Empereur de Chine
Versailles


Step into a candlelit 1777 theatre where shadow puppets dance to baroque flutes and viols. This intimate show tells Hans Christian Andersen's tale of a real nightingale versus a mechanical one, with a post-show snack alongside the musicians.
Shadow puppet theatre
Baroque music
Family-friendly
Historic venue
Tips
🎟️"if the performance is not sold out you can buy at ticket with 5 E, 45min before"
👶recommended for ages 6 and up
🕯️one of France's oldest working theatres
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