Palais Garnier, Opera house in 9th arrondissement, France
The Palais Garnier features grand marble staircases, gold decorations, and a horseshoe-shaped auditorium with a capacity of 1,900 seats beneath a colorful ceiling by Marc Chagall.
Construction of this Second Empire and Beaux-Arts style building started in 1862 under architect Charles Garnier's direction and concluded with its inauguration on January 5, 1875.
The Paris Opera Ballet performs regularly in this monument historique, which maintains its position as a primary cultural institution in the French performing arts landscape.
Located near multiple metro stations, the opera house opens daily from 10 AM to 4 PM, offering guided tours that reveal the architecture and history of the building.
An eight-ton chandelier hangs in the theater, which gained additional fame through Gaston Leroux's novel The Phantom of the Opera, set within its walls.
Location: Quartier de la Chaussée-d'Antin
Inception: August 27, 1861
Architects: Charles Garnier
Official opening: January 5, 1875
Architectural style: Second Empire style, Beaux-Arts, eclectic architecture
Capacity: 1900
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: Euville stone, marble, cast iron
Opening Hours: 10:00-17:00
Phone: +33892899090
Website: https://operadeparis.fr/visites/palais-garnier
GPS coordinates: 48.87194,2.33167
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:36
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