Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Unbelievably ornamented opera house
- Magnificent building
Time required: 20 minutes
Phone: +33 1 71 25 24 23
Web site: http://www.operadeparis....
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Daily: | 10am - 5pm |
| Jan 1, May 1 and days of special events: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 9 € |
| Reduced: | 5 € |
| Under 10: | Free |
Public transport:
- Metro Line 7: Opéra station
- Metro Line 3: Opéra station
- Metro Line 8: Opéra station
Address: 8, rue Scribe, 75009 Paris
Photos: (see more photos)
Photo: affenpack
Things you need to know:
- Opéra Garnier or Paris Opéra is an unbelievably ornamented opera house designed by Charles Garnier
- It used to be primary opera venue of Paris for more than 100 years (1875-1989)
- Napoleon III commissioned the building as part of the great Parisian reconstruction of the Second Empire
- Construction begun in 1862 and was completed 13 years later (1875)
- It has a 2200-seat auditorium
- Highlights include The Grande Staircase, The Grand Foyer and its ceiling, and the auditorium with a ceiling by Marc Chagall
- The opera house features an underground lake beneath the building inspired by Leroux's Phantom of the Opera
What to do there:
- Take some photos and enjoy the amazing building from outside
Tips & Insights:
- If you have the time, participate in a guided tour of the beautiful building. English guided tours: Wed, Sat and Sun 11.30 and 14.30. Duration: 90 min. Price: 12.5 €
