Martinville. At the street level, the Opera
House housed a feed and tack store, while
the second floor hosted Mardi Gras balls
and traveling operas from New Orleans for
half a century. For about 80 years, The
Duchamp Opera House was a department
store owned by the Bienvenu family from
1928-1994. It sold upscale hats and suits
made in New Orleans. In 1998, the
building was gifted to the city of St.
Martinville its restoration was completed
in 2000. The downstairs is a gallery for
local artist, while the upstairs is used by
local theatre groups and for public and
private events. It seats about 120 people. So whether you are into art, antiques,
theatre or the spirits and culture of the families that have graced this building
before us, it is imperative that you visit The Duchamp Opera House. Open Mon- Sat 10am-5pm or visit www.evangelineplayers.com
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