Café Théâtre

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The Café Théâtre was the intelligence gathering front of the Assassin Brotherhood, in Paris, France during the French Revolutionary period. The building became Arno Dorian's base of operations in the city during this time, where he attended plays, kept his armor and weapons, and trained to hone his Assassin skills.

History

Opened in lle Saint-Louis in 1759, the Café Théâtre was one of Paris' premiere coffee houses for decades. Intellectuals, poets, philosophers and actors flocked to its tables, and the salon was a centre for political debate and discussion. The Café was bought by the Assassin Brotherhood to act as an intelligence-gathering network, keeping the Assassins informed about the current situation in Paris. Over the years, other establishments, such as the Café Procope, gradually supplanted the Café Théâtre in prominence. By the 1790, it fell into near-ruin, becoming a rundown bar, more likely to host a second-rate bawdy comedy show than an impassioned debate.

In 1791, the fate of the rundown Café Théâtre was changed, when stewardship of the building was handed by the French Assassin Council to the Assassin Arno Dorian. Under Dorian's care, the Café was restored to its former glory as he renovated and invested money back into the building, bringing back the clientele and prestige that it had lost. The Assassins continued to operate out of the Café Théâtre long after the French Revolution, all the way up until World War I.

Renovations

Upon his arrival at the Café Théâtre, Arno met with Charlotte Gouze, a member of the French Brotherhood who ran the establishment. She encouraged Arno to renovate the building, both to gain information and revenue from the patrons. Once Arno had enough coin, he spoke with the building's intendant about renovating the Café.

Ground floor

Renovating the ground floor allowed for an upgrade to the Café's kitchen, and opened up a blocked area which was turned into a club hall, a location for local Assassins to meet.

Intendant: It seems that workmen renovating the main wing found a small room hidden behind the kitchen. It's contents may be of interest to you.

Hallway

Renovating the hallway allowed for additions of new artwork and decoration of the walls.

Intendant: The previous owners must have walled off a room in the main hall. Perhaps you'd be interested in what they found.

Exterior

Renovating the exterior reopened the courtyard well and the surrounding area. The well acted as a route into the tunnels below the Café, which connected to the Assassin Sanctuary.

Intendant: That well's been disused for years. It'll be nice to have fresh water again.

Upper floors

Renovating the upper floor restored specific rooms within the Café, the training room, trophy room, and Arno's quarters.

Intendant: We found something in the attic during the renovation. You may wish to go upstairs and have a look.

Tunnels

Renovating the tunnel under the Café allowed it to connect to the existing tunnels to the east bank of the district.

Intendant: The workmen were able to break open a doorway in the basement. It would afford a way to come and go along the north bank free from prying eyes, should someone require such a thing.

Rooms

Intendant's Study

In this room, Arno could collect income from the Café Théâtre and initiate renovations.

Armor Room

This room contained the armor of Thomas de Carneillon, and Arno could interact with the mechanisms to unlock it.

Club Hall

In this room, assassins could gather and form teams to take on more difficult missions.

Training Room

Here Arno could train to improve his assassin and combat skills.

Memento Gallery

Arno kept mementos of his completed missions here.

Arno's Room

Arno's room, containing his bed, gear, and letters from Élise.

Legacy Room

This room contained additional outfits.

Staff

Charlotte Gouze — Manager
Arno Dorian — Steward
An intendant
Augustin Grisier — Fencing master
Celestine — Scullery maid
Nicolas — Gardener
A cook
A waiter
A doorman
Rose Bertin — Dressmaker
Actors, singers and musicians

Trivia

The Café Théâtre featured in Assassin's Creed Unity is anachronistic, as historically the first café-théâtre was created in 1966 by Bernard Da Costa.