La Friche

Since the early 1990s, the 45,000 m2 site of la Friche has been a centre for contemporary cultural and artistic activities of all types including: resident theatre troupes, cabaret, circus and theatre, modern musicals, dance, cinema, visual and digital arts, artistic workshops and exhibitions…

The goal of the centre is to put artists back into the heart of the city. Today, almost 60 companies have relocated here, representing some 400 professionals. La Friche has developed 180 international partnerships, organises 500 events and delivers 30,000 hours of training each year. It hosts 1,000 artists and more than 100,000 spectators and visitors on an annual basis.

The site is also home to ‘La Cartonnerie’, a 2,600 m2 entertainment centre, 250 m2 rehearsal studio and 600 m2 restaurant/book store in addition to office space.