La Comédie-Française

La Comédie-Française, founded in 1680 in Paris, is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious national theaters. It specializes in performing classic and contemporary French plays, particularly works by Molière, Racine, and Corneille. As a state-supported institution, it combines a company of resident actors with a permanent theater, preserving and promoting French theatrical heritage. The troupe also manages a rich archive of theatrical history and training programs. La Comédie-Française is renowned for its high artistic standards, cultural significance, and contribution to French national identity and theatrical arts.