Opéra Garnier, Paris
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Opéra, Galeries Lafayette & Nearby Museums
6 attractions · 10h 43min · transit route
Tickets ~€56
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About Opéra Garnier
The Palais Garnier, designed by architect Charles Garnier and inaugurated in 1875, is one of the most opulent opera houses in the world. Commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III as part of Baron Haussmann's grand renovation of Paris, the building is a masterpiece of Beaux-Arts architecture, blending classical forms with lavish ornamentation.
Opéra Garnier — Planning Your Visit
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Self-Guided Visit
RecommendedIncludes Grand Staircase, Grand Foyer, auditorium (subject to rehearsal schedule), and museum-library. EU citizens receive reduced rate with valid ID or proof of residency.
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Combine with 5 nearby attractions for a full day
From €56 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
The Palais Garnier took 14 years to build (1861-1875), surviving the fall of Napoleon III's empire, the Franco-Prussian War, and the Paris Commune uprising. Charles Garnier was just 35 years old when he won the design competition, beating 170 other architects.
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Opéra, Galeries Lafayette & Nearby Museums
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