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Opera Garnier in Paris

Commissioned by French Emperor Napoleon III, built between 1862 and 1875 by Charles Garnier, Paris Opera Garnier is a baroque example of neoclassicism.

Its ornamented facade, monumental stairs and Italian type hall with Chagall paintings on the ceiling make it one of the world most beautiful opera and ballet houses.

Maria Callas and Rudolf Noureev are among the many artists who wrote its history as one of the world foremost scenic stages for opera and ballet alike.


Paris Opera Garnier

The roof of Paris Opera Garnier
The roof of Paris Opera Garnier

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Since the opening of Bastille Opera in 1989, the Paris Opera has two performance venues.

We recommend the Opera Garnier for the magnificence of the building. Make sure you get tickets and book them in advance.

opera garnier Opera or RER A Auber station.
The Opera Garnier can be visited daily from 10am to 4.30pm. See details. Tel 33 (0)1 72 29 35 35.
The Opera Garnier hall
The Opera Garnier hall		 The Opera Garnier district is one of the most animated districts in Paris, with many theaters and restaurants.

In front of Opera Garnier, the Place de l'Opera is a superb example of 19th century urbanism. The magnificent Grand Hotel (3, place de l'Opera) is another legacy from these days.

Hotel Scribe, rue Scribe, was the venue of the world first movie show by the Lumiere brothers in 1895.

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