This place is very well preserved. You can explore a sizeable amount of it as well. We were unaware until we were purchasing tickets that they offer an experience similar to an escape room. We opted to take advantage of that experience and were so glad that we did. It created an interactive approach that allowed us to experience the theatre in a way we would not have if we simply walked through on our own. There is a lot to learn here and information is scattered throughout the structure to allow you to take in just enough info before moving on to a new area. There are a lot of steps, so be ready with proper shoes, clothing, and a big bottle of water if going during warmer months.

Amazing ancient Roman arena still used today. On my visit they were getting the stage ready for a performance. Plenty of opportunity to walk up and down the seating steps.The huge special stage back wall is something special and has a modern roof covering for protection which to me seems very sensible

This is a must see in the greater Provence area. The Theatre is extremely well preserved and still maintains its original feel even as it has been improved for modern usage. We came on a windy day so climbing the steps was slightly harder but didn’t faze our teens.

Incredibly well-preserved Roman theatre with a real feel for how it would have been 2000 years ago. You're allowed to walk up and sit on the steps which is really cool and makes for lots of great viewing points. The audio guide is well worth the fee, and explains the history of the theatre really well with lots of interesting information. Do be aware that to pick this up, you have to give them an ID card or Drivers' License as a guarantee that you will return it, so make sure you've got one on you!

The most famous landmark in Orange is undoubtedly the old Roman theatre which is considered to be the best preserved theatre in Europe and, having visited many of them, I have to agree. The first thing that impressed me here was the huge scale of the main wall and I’m not alone in that as Louis XIV once described it as “the finest wall in my Kingdom”. It certainly made us want to see it from the inside, and the scale of the stage, with that huge wall as the backdrop, was incredible, as was the height and capacity of the seating area. Just as impressive as the physical aspects of this ancient theatre is the fact that it is still in regular use, and has a full programme this year of various opera and various modern musical artists - including heavy rock legends Deep Purple - and I’d love to have been at that concert.