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Grand Operain Paris, France

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It deserves special attention due to its splendor, chic, glorious and rich history, inspiring performances and unforgettable decorations.
Grand Opera, Paris
The Grand Opera is the national opera and ballet theater in Paris, better known in France as Opera Garnier or Palais Garnier. It is famous for its magnificent performances and acting corpses, as well as the history and architecture of the building itself.

Opera Granier inside
Opera Granier inside
Photo: Opera Granier inside, © Jonathan Haider

Interior


The lobby is laid out in marble of various colors. Painting on the ceiling makes you forget that you need to look under your feet and bewitches with various images of musical allegories.

Before the main staircase you will see two female figures holding flowers from the light - those are two bronze floor lamps. Going up the stairs you will find yourself in a spacious theater foyer, covered with golden mosaic. Here you can have walk during the intermission, enjoying a beautiful view of the City of Lights from the huge windows. Walking around the theater, pay attention to the main element of the decor - lyre. You can find it everywhere - on walls, ceilings, handles of windows and doors and even on heating grates.

The Theater Foyer of the Opera Granier
Photo: Theatrical foyer of the Opera Granier, © Jim Trodel

After the foyer you will enter the spectator hall shaped as horseshoe. Look up to see the famous plafond of the Paris Opera. It was painted by Marc Chagall himself at the request of the architect of the Grand Opera - Charles Granier. He spent more than 200 liters of paint and worked on the plafond for almost a year. Five sectors of different colors with marvelous images of musicians, angels, animals, dancers, the sights of Paris and scenes from several famous operas and ballets. When the project was finished the plafond was raised to a height of 21 meter and attached on the ceiling.

The ceiling of the Opere of Marc Chagall
Photo: The ceiling of the Opere of Mark Chagall, © Vera K.

The hall accommodates 1,900 spectators; If you're lucky enough to be among them - sit down in a comfortable, red velvet armchair, wait until the curtain rises, the light goes out, and enjoy the show. When the performance is over, do not forget to visit the museum-library and its permanent exposition about the Opera's past or go to the local store and buy some souvenirs.

The Hall of the Opera Granier
Photo: Hall of the Granier Opera, © Jim Bab

Ceiling in the Opera Granier
Photo: Ceiling in the Opera Granier, © George Reader

By the way, ghost lives here, if you meet him, do not be afraid - Eric is harmless :)

Location


The Grand Opera is located on Scribe Street, 8. Of course you can get there by taxi, but if you do not want to get stuck in a traffic jam, then you better use the underground: the 7th line - Opera station. Also you can get there by bus: No. 20, 21, 22, 27, 29, 42, 52, 53, 66, 81, 95.

Ticket price


You can buy a ticket and view posters on the official website. The cost ranges from €5 to €250. The price for a tour inside the theater building will cost from €7 to €11.

Grand Opera on the map

Open hours

From 10:00 am to 16:30 pm in winter; Until 17:30 pm in summer.

Contacts

Phone: +33 1 71 25 24 23
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