11/11/2023 0 Comments Paris opera garnier schedule![]() ![]() Everything is opulent and over-the-top, and perfectly theatrical. Learn about the opera house's history, including beloved operas that have been performed on its stage and how this iconic theater inspired the setting for the novel by Gaston Leroux (and, later, musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber), 'The Phantom of the Opera.' Walk into the enormous auditorium to be enveloped by the red velvet upholstery and golden décor. Take in the incredible main staircase (Grand Escalier), with Greek gods and goddesses depicted in bronze on either side. Visit the Member's Rotunda, with its inlaid mosaic floor and elegant lighting, which once served as the reception area for VIP opera-goers. Designed by Charles Garnier in the late 1800s, it was officially called the Palais Garnier to reflect its opulence and grandeur. It's one of Europe's largest opera houses, with seating for almost 2,000 people, and the premier opera house in Paris. ![]() Meet your knowledgeable guide inside the Opera Garnier for this tour of the famous building. ![]()
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