La Palais Garnier

Palais Garnier

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The Palais Garnier, also known as L'Opéra Garnier, is a historic 1,979-seat opera house at the Place de l'Opéra in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, France. …

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Nov 6, 2024
This is the most beautiful building I've ever seen. The architecture, the craftsmanship, and the care it takes to ~preserve~ this monument are all astounding. On the tour, you learn about the buildin… Full review by Aubin R
Nov 4, 2024
We at last got round to visiting this place and are so glad that we did. It is by any measure an astonishing piece of architecture both inside and out. We opted for the guided tour which worked well … Full review by leonardm687
Oct 28, 2024
We purchased the guided tour ticket.we never went into the main opera hall ,just the lobby,we were never told or warned this is a possibility. The guide says it happens all the time. I think a warnin… Full review by Ian M
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The poet Pierre Perrin began thinking and writing about the possibility of French opera in 1655 more than a decade before the official fo…
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The Palais Garnier is a monument to Second Empire high society. The comfortably upholstered auditorium seats more than 2,00…
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Facts

Opened:5 January 1875
Architect:Charles Garnier
Type:Opera house

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If I have a timed entry visit ticket for say 1:00pm, is it okay if I go at 3:00pm instead (on the same day), i.e. is the ticket still valid?
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I had a ticket for 3pm but they let me in earlier. Not sure if it works in reverse.
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Answer by Leonora R · Sep 25, 2024
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Hi Ryan, Did you buy tickets at the Theater itself or buy via online. We will be in Paris 5/1-7 and seems all the dates …
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Hi Ryan, Did you buy tickets at the Theater itself or buy via online. We will be in Paris 5/1-7 and seems all the dates are booked for the 5pm.
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The Palais Garnier did not have evening tour the day I planned our visit because there was an evening performance. We chose to go first thing in the morning upon opening and had pre …
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The Palais Garnier did not have evening tour the day I planned our visit because there was an evening performance. We chose to go first thing in the morning upon opening and had pre-purchased tickets, audio tour and reserved time slot. It was a performance day and by chance a kind staff member suggested visiting the auditorium first as it was open but was closing before noon. The earlier you set your itinerary the better.
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Hi, regarding Paris Opera House 5pm tour, did you buy your tickets online in advance or buy at the Opera House. Did …
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Hi, regarding Paris Opera House 5pm tour, did you buy your tickets online in advance or buy at the Opera House. Did you need to arrive early?
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I bought my ticket online. I arrived early and did the self-guided tour. The group tours looked crowded.
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Que se passe-t-il si j’arrive en retard ?
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Les portes de la salle sont fermées dès le lever du rideau. Les portes des théâtres ferment 15 minutes après le début de la représentation et sont de nouveau ouvertes...
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