Théâtre du Marais

The Théâtre du Marais (French pronunciation: [teɑtʁ dy maʁɛ]) has been the name of several theatres and theatrical troupes in Paris, France.

The present-day Théâtre du Marais operates at 37, rue Volta in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris.

The actors Charles Lenoir and Montdory decided to create their own troupe, and situated it in the fashionable Le Marais district of Paris, where they converted the Jeu de Paume des "Maretz", an unused tennis court on the Vieille Rue du Temple opposite the Capuchins, into a theatre.

In 1643, the theatre was heavily damaged by a fire, and closed until its restoration was completed in October 1644.

This theatre was forced to close in 1807 by Napoleon, and it was destroyed in 1812 to make room for the construction of public baths.