Restored over a period of 15 years, the Opera House now offers after-hour visits for two to thirty people that allows you to sit next to the orchestra pit, see ballet rehearsal rooms, set designs and more. There’s a lot to admire: 150 different types of marble, a leitmotif of the lyre in pig iron, brass, and mosaic gold-leaf covered sculptures on the copper roof, a grand foyer that rivals the Hall of Mirrors a gourmet restaurant an art museum dedicated to the history of ballet and opera…the list is endless. Access cannot be guaranteed.Paris-One of our favorite exclusive tours is a private behind-the-scenes tour of the world’s most beautiful opera house and the only one named after its creator Charles Garnier. Opera Garnier 75009Īs a working theater, access to the Auditorium is sometimes unavailable due to technical or artistic reasons.

The meeting point is on the left side of the Opera, in front of 1 rue Auber: Guided tours entrance. Please present your voucher at the Guided Tours counter inside the Opera Garnier, at least 30 minutes before the tour departure time. The room is lit by an immense crystal chandelier hanging below the famous Marc Chagall’s brightly coloured ceiling. The magnificent stage screen represents a drapped curtain with gold braids and pompoms.

The red and gold Italian-style horseshoe-shaped auditorium comprises 1,900 red velvet seats. Built in marble of various colours, the double stairway leads to the foyers and the different levels of the auditorium. We propose you to enter into its history through a tour in its public areas such as the Grand Staircase which is one of the most famous features of the Palais Garnier.

Discover Paris like you have never seen it before ! The Palais Garnier is the thirteenth theatre to house the Paris Opera since it was founded in 1669.

Paris opera house visit