Parc du Champ de Mars
Search results
Inaugurated in 1989 as part of President François Mitterrand's Grands Travaux, it became the main facility of the Paris National Opera, France's principal opera company, alongside the older Palais Garnier; most opera performances are shown at the Bastille along with some ballet performances and symphony concerts, while Palais Garnier presents ...
Plongez dans l’univers Opéra de Paris. Le Palais Garnier et l’Opéra Bastille. Programmation, Billetterie, Informations pratiques.
PALAIS GARNIER. Entrance at the corner of Scribe and Auber streets. 75009 Paris. Access to the Palais Garnier. Metro: Opéra station (lines 3, 7 and 8) RER: Auber station (line A) Bus: lines 20, 21, 27, 29, 32, 45, 52, 66, 68, 95.
The Opéra Bastille. Inaugurated in 1989, this modern theatre, designed by Carlos Ott, houses a main auditorium with 2745 seats, a 500-seat amphitheatre, a 230-seat studio theatre, set and costumes workshops and offices.
Palais Garnier, Opéra Bastille. On-line ticket sales. Plan your visit.
The date was symbolic as the new opera house was intended to strip opera of its elitist airs. Guided tours (in French) lasting 1½ hours take you behind the scenes. Tour schedules are online; the box office sells tickets 10 minutes beforehand.
Opéra Bastille. The Opéra Bastille is a modern opera house in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France. Inaugurated in 1989 as part of President François Mitterrand's Grands Travaux, it became the main facility of the Paris National Opera, France's principal opera company, alongside the older Palais Garnier; most opera performances are shown ...
