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Designed by architect Charles Garnier in 1875, the Palais Garnier hosts a prestigious auditorium and various public areas (grand foyer, rotonde des abonnés, lounges), as well as a museum-library and different rehearsal studios and workshops.
The Palais Garnier, also known as Opéra Garnier, is a historic 1,979-seat opera house at the Place de l'Opéra in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, France. It was built for the Paris Opera from 1861 to 1875 at the behest of Emperor Napoleon III.
Palais Garnier. The Parisian temple to opera and classical ballet, the Palais Garnier is also an architectural masterpiece of the Second Empire. What to see and do.
3 hours. With an intermission. Details. Opera. Recommended for all ages. In French with English and French surtitles. Highlights: Platée (Palais Garnier) Rameau’s comic opera Platée was an instant hit when it was first performed at Versailles in 1745.
Opera. Richard Wagner. Palais Garnier, Opéra Bastille. On-line ticket sales. Plan your visit.
About 15 minutes away from the Tuileries Garden lies the world-famous Palais Garnier. The photos don’t do justice to this exquisite specimen of architecture.
€15. Explore the Opéra Garnier on a fascinating tour that will reveal all the secrets of this mysterious and glamorous landmark. Admire its opulent architecture, delicate ornamentation and magnificent auditorium.
