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The Opera Garnier: An architectural masterpiece
Opera Garnier - Paris
Public rates
Group tour : 12,50 €/adult - 6,50 €/child (-10years) - 9,50 €/student (-26years) - 11,00 €/senior (+65years) - 6,50 €/pupil
1 tour guide for 20/35 ppl.
Fixed departure (individuals) : 13,50 €/adult - 6,50 €/child (-10years) - 9,50 €/student (-26years)
1 tour guide for 1/30 ppl.
Private tour (individuals) : 215,00 €/gp + 13,50 €/adult - 6,50 €/child (-10years) - 9,50 €/student (-26years)
1 dedicated tour guide.
Description
Guided tour Opera Garnier
In 1860, a contest was launched for the construction of a new opera house in Paris. It was young architect Charles Garnier's project that was unanimously adopted for its exuberant mix of ostentatious and eclectic baroque architecture. Today, the Palais Garnier undoubtedly embodies the architecture that best represents the art of the Second Empire, and stands as a symbol of the luxury and pleasures of the French capital. 73 sculptors and 14 painters worked on it until its inauguration in January 1875. Measuring 172m in length and 124m in breadth, the Opera Garnier is the largest opera house in Europe, with the capacity to welcome more than 2000 people.
Led by a tour guide, you will be amazed by the rich architecture and decor of the Palais Garnier. Your visit will begin with the “Rotonde des Abonnes” (Members’ Rotunda) which was formerly used to welcome the audience, and where you will be able to discover the unique signature of the architect Charles Garnier amongst the arabesques. The mysterious Prophetess Pythia will greet you before you take the majestic “Grand Escalier” (Main Staircase), which brings you to the auditorium, the lounges and the foyers. The abundant decor, the splendour of the various foyers and the variety of materials used will take your breath away. The numerous paintings and sculptures allow the Palais Garnier to be not only a theatre but also a museum at the same time.
The Palais Garnier, being a show site, for technical or artistic reasons, we cannot guarantee systematic access to the Auditorium. In this case, a ticket valid for 1 year on an unguided tour will be offered as compensation by the Opera Garnier.
Informations Opera Garnier
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Opera Garnier Place de l'Opéra 75009 Paris |
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Metro: Opéra (L3, L7, L8), Auber (RER A) Bus: 21, 22, 27, 29, 42, 53, 66, 68, 81, 95 |
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| Practical information |
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Disabled access
Bar inside
Taxi stand
Parking
Restaurant
Cloakroom
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| Pickup point |
Individuals: In front of the guided tours counter.
Groups : Inside the Rotunda.
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