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Chateau Theater

15 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55906
507-288-3848
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Ranked #10 of 20 attractions in Rochester
Type: Theaters, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Built in 1927, the Chateau was one of the most elaborate theatres built in Rochester in the early 1900s. The exterior sunburst design marquee is lit... more » Owner description: Built in 1927, the Chateau was one of the most elaborate theatres built in Rochester in the early 1900s. The exterior sunburst design marquee is lit with 636 light bulbs. Its unique French Village decor includes interior balconies and turrets and, on the ceiling, stars in the night sky. Refurbished in 1994, this elegant old theatre now houses a Barnes and Noble Bookstore and Starbucks Cafe. « less
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Chicago, Illinois
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36 reviews 36 reviews
16 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

This was a very nice theater. The seats are huge! There is a bar if you want to have a drink before your movie. I did not get anything from the snack bar, but it seemed very typical. We were there on a Friday night and spent less than $20 so it was a good value for me!

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Mobile, Alabama
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2012

Now a Barnes & Noble... It has really cool architecture and a nice atmosphere. It would definitely the best bookstore I have ever seen. I recommend a visit if you are a patient at mayo.

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Omaha, Nebraska
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

we were there in october for a late night movie on friday night. There were 4 people besides us in the theater and it was all empty.

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Modesto, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2012

I visited here one evening recently while staying in Rochester. Since it was nighttime, the theater marquee was lit up beautifully outside. The theater fronts a plaza with a very pretty fountain. Inside the theater, I was amazed at the decorative walls and ceilings; my information sheet noted that this was the best example of "atmospheric theater." The architecture is... More

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See 3 more reviews by MSWMom50 for Rochester
Oronoco, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2012

Very nice theater w/very friendly employees. I like the atmospere in the lobby even though I've never had a chance to spend much time there.

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Rochester, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 22, 2012

Spacious comfortable seating, volume comfortable, movies are current viewing, with a good time schedule so that the lobby is not crowded. The popcorn is slightly overpriced and way too salty.

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See 9 more reviews by CoastalAnne for Rochester
Lost in the midwest
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2012

Really like that they brought Mitch back to run the place, but the other patrons that are coming here still yack at one another in the movie theater. No oversight from the staff during the movies. We just gave up and went back to werhenberg instead. Sorry Mitch.

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See 15 more reviews by JohnDoe9 for Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2012

Had better, had worse. Chateau was really middle of the road in terms of cleanliness and seating. Nothing really special to separate it from other movie houses.

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Forest City, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

The fantasy motif of the decor makes for a fun experience.

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Rochester
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17 attraction reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

Theatre hasn't been maintained very well but it currently went under new management. Hopefully this place improves b/c Rochester definitely needs 3 well-run theatres in town.

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