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ResidenceParis / FR1839 bis 1840

Rue de la Tonnellerie Residence

One of Wagner’s first modest Paris addresses during his financially difficult years.

Historic view of Rue de la Tonnellerie in Paris around 1865.

Image credit

Unknown historical author / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain / Public Domain Mark 1.0 · Wikimedia Commons

01 / Why this place matters

Exile

The early Paris address embodies the distance between Wagner’s grand operatic ambitions and his material reality at the time. Arrangements, journalism and uncertain income sustained him while the hoped-for breakthrough failed to arrive.

02 / Plan the visit

Paris

Always verify opening hours, tickets and accessibility directly with the operator.

Practical note

The historic location may not survive as an accessible building. Look for plaques and public routes on site.
Relevant years
1839 bis 1840
Type
Residence
Story
Exile
Status
Historical location
Address
Rue de la Tonnellerie, Paris

04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Wagner locations registerOpen source
  2. 02Wagner autobiographyOpen source

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

WeimarDeutsches Nationaltheater28. August 1850ZurichVilla Wesendonck1857 bis 1858London12 Orme Square1877