Puppet Theater of Parc Monceau

The puppet theater in Parc Monceau stands as a charming local tradition, continuing the long history of open-air entertainment in Paris. While larger, more famous theaters operate in places like the Luxembourg Gardens, this smaller venue offers a more intimate experience tucked within the park's landscaped pathways. It primarily features the legendary character Guignol, a witty and rebellious puppet born in the early nineteenth century from the imagination of a Lyonnais silk worker turned puppeteer. Following this traditional style, the shows here adapt fairy tales and original stories, maintaining a cultural practice that has amused generations of Parisians.