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high stage wall is one of three in the world still standing in entirety (others are in Syria
and Turkey) - minus a few mosaics, plus a new roof.
Admission includes a 10-language audioguide and access to
Musée d'Orange
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( 04 90 51 17 60; museum only adult/child €5.50/4.50;
9.15am-7pm summer, shorter hours winter)
, opposite the theatre, which has unassuming
treasures, including portions of the Roman survey registers (precursor to the tax depart-
ment) and friezes that once formed part of the theatre's scenery.
Come for epic theatrical spectaculars, including the fabulous
Chorégies d'Orange
(
www.choregies.asso.fr
;
tickets €50-240)
, an international opera festival in July - balmy
nights in this millennia-old venue are magical.
