Paris offers wonderful theater, mostly in French, but also a surprising number of performances in English.

The only problem is that performances tend to be fewer during the summer, particularly in August.

Without doubt your first dip into Parisian theater should be at the famous Comédie Française, 2 Rue de Richelieu (Métro: Palais Royal).

Here the classics by Molière (founder of the theater), Racine, and other French greats are staged in marvelous performances, and schedules are varied with the addition of more modern works as well.