You don’t have to be a kid or be able to speak French to be delighted by marionette shows, which have entertained audiences in France since the Middle Ages. The lively puppets perform in the Jardin du Luxembourg’s Théâtre du Luxembourg. Show times vary; check the program online and arrive half an hour ahead.
Théâtre du Luxembourg
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