Opéra Garnier
Visit the Opéra Garnier, one of the most impressive monuments in Paris!
Inside, you’ll discover a unique atmosphere and be stunned by the Grand Staircase and its 30 meter high nave, the Grand Foyer, its mirrors and the gilding inspired by Versailles Castle itself, the French-style auditorium and its ceiling painted by Marc Chagall…
- For the inside decoration, there are 30 types of marble coming from 8 different countries.
- Only 2.5 kilos of gold were used in the entire building
- A hidden artificial lake lies beneath the Opéra, and it inspired Gaston Leroux to write The Phantom of the Opera. Nowadays, the Paris firemen use it for their training!
If you want to visit the Opera Garnier, you may need to know that in order to prepare for the Ballet performances, the Opera may be closed on occasion.
Check the opening days on the official website before planning your visit.
I suggest you to take the audioguide which is really good and totally worth the price (5€).
There are guided visits in English everyday at 11 am & 2:30 pm (adult : 17 €/ -26 : 12,50 €/ -10: 9,50 €). There’s no need to book in advance, just make sure to arrive 30 minutes before the tour to get your ticket.
You’ll have a discount on the ticket price, if you combine it with a ticket for Orsay Museum or Gustave Moreau Museum.
During the Covid-19 period, the opera gives you the opportunity to watch ballets online for free!
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10 am to 5:30 pm
Last admission at 4:30 pm
Adult : 12€ *
12-25 years old : 8€ *
Less than 12 years old : free
*+2€ exhibition period
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