Centre Chorégraphique National

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    rue des Allummettes, W of City Centre
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Lonely Planet review

Long at the forefront of contemporary dance, Aix is now home to France's first purpose-built choreography centre, the Centre Chorégraphique National (CNN, National Choreographic Centre; rue des Allummettes). Opened in October 2006, this glass, steel and black-concrete box, Pavillon Noir, houses a 378-seat auditorium, roof deck and glass-walled rehearsal studios.

The skeletal building, masterminded by French architect Rudi Ricciotti, allows passers-by to peer into the illuminated studios to watch the agile artistry of dancers.