Friday December 12, 2025, more than 120 years after its construction, the Max-Jacob theatre in Quimper (Finistère) was the subject of a final site visit before its reopening. It will be at the beginning of 2026, for the 150th anniversary of the birth of the writer and poet whose name it bears. Inside, blue has replaced red.

122 years after its construction and two years after complete restoration work,the Max-jacob theater will reopen in February or March 2026,in quimper (Finistère). | JUSTIN PICAUD / WEST-FRANCE

In Pictures: The max-Jacob Theater, an Remarkable Heritage Restored in Blue, in Quimper

122 years after its construction and two years after complete restoration work, the Max-Jacob theater will reopen in February or March 2026, in Quimper (Finistère).

[Image of the Max-Jacob theater in Quimper, Finistère. Caption: 122 years after its construction and two years after complete restoration work, the Max-Jacob theater will reopen in February or March 2026, in Quimper (Finistère). | JUSTIN PICAUD / WEST-FRANCE]

Published on 12/12/2025 at 7:15 p.m.

## In pictures: The Max Jacob Theatre, an exceptional heritage restored in blue in quimper

The max Jacob theatre in Quimper has undergone a major restoration, revealing a stunning blue facade. This architectural gem, a true exception in the Breton capital, has been carefully renovated to preserve its unique character.

Discover, in pictures, the work carried out on this emblematic building and its new look.

Bold Choice: A Blue Hue for Historic Theater Restoration

“Blue, it’s a bold choice that I stand by,” says Bernard Kalonn, the deputy for culture, as he walks through this Italian-style theater. It’s 122 years old.The complete restoration of this heritage site…