By booking a ticket to the Opera Garnier in Paris, visitors will explore the interior of this beautiful Neo-Baroque building at their leisure– a must-see when visiting the French capital!
Description
The Opera Garnier is a true symbol of Paris. Inaugurated in 1875, this Second Empire-style building was built to highlight the power of Napoleon III.
What to see and do at the Opera Garnier
Do you want to know what hides behind that facade full of beauty? With the ticket to the Opera Garnier, you'll be able to explore the different rooms of the theatre at your leisure. You'll have the chance to go up the Grand Staircase, visit the famous "Rotonde des abonnés", the stalls, the Salon de la Monde et du Soleil and the Bibliothèque-Museum de l'Opéra.
If you're a fan of The Phantom of the Opera, you'll be pleased to know that Gaston Leroux's novel takes place entirely in the Palais Garnier. That's why inside it there's uncertainty as to whether or not you can hear the ghost's footsteps in the silence. Maybe you'll pass him in the corridors - who knows!
Plus, you'll also admire the striking "foyers", lobbies decorated with gold leaf and precious mosaics in which the spectators strolled between acts. Did you know that it's considered to be one of the largest opera houses in Europe? You're going to love it!
To top it all off, your ticket will also give you access to the temporary exhibitions organised at the Opera Garnier. What more could you ask for?
General Information
How to get to the Opera Garnier?
It's very centrally located, so you won't have any problems getting there. The Opera Garnier is located on the corner of Scribe and Auber streets, on Pl. de l'Opéra. You can get there by the following means of transport:
- Bus: 20, 21, 22, 27, 27, 29, 29, 42, 52, 53, 66, 68, 81, 95.
- Metro: Opera station, with lines 3, 7 and 8. If you are on line 9, we recommend you get off at Chaussée d'Antin - La Fayette station.
- RER: Auber station (RER A)
- Parking: you can park your car at the Meyerbeer Opera car park, located at 3 Rue de la Chaussée d'Antin, or at the Indigo Haussmann Galeries La Fayette car park, 48 Boulevard Haussmann.
Free & reduced-price tickets
The Opera Garnier offers special rates for certain people. To obtain these tickets, please inquire at the Opera Garnier ticket office, and bring your ID.
Children under 12 years of age have free admission and students between 12 and 25 years of age, family tickets, or other discounts associated with other promotions or cards, correspond to the reduced prices.
Opening hours
The Palais de l'Opéra Garnier is open from 10 am to 4 pm (10 am to 5 pm from mid-July to the end of August), except for exceptional closures. The monument closes one hour later.
Due to the nature of theatrical activities, the auditorium is often inaccessible to visitors. Additionally, on rare occasions, other areas of the tour may also be closed.
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