The opera Garnier in Paris

The Opera Garnier in Paris
Commissioned by French Emperor Napoleon III and built between 1862 and 1875 by architect Charles Garnier, the 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 house. 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 monumental stairs

The facade of Paris Opera Garnier	Since the opening of the Bastille Opera in 1989, the National Paris Opera has two performance venues. We recommend the Opera Garnier for the magnificence of the building. For your confort, you can book tickets in advance. Opéra or RER A Auber station. The Opera Garnier can be visited daily from 10am to 4.30pm. Tel 33 (0)1 40 01 22 63.

The Opera Garnier district is one of the most animated in Paris. In front of the Opera Garnier, the Place de l'Opéra is a superb example of 19th century urbanism. The magnificent Grand Hôtel interior (3, place de l'Opéra) is another legacy from these days. The Scribe Hotel (rue Scribe) near-by was the venue of the world first movie show by the Lumière brothers in 1895.	The Opera Garnier hall
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The Opera Garnier in Paris