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Grand Theatre - Opera National de Bordeaux

Place de la Comedie, 33025 Bordeaux, France
05 56 00 85 95
Ranked #9 of 41 attractions in Bordeaux
4.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Theaters, Architectural Buildings, Operas
Owner description: Considered by many to be the cultural heart of the city, this elaborately carved opera house surprises the senses with its fine architecture and...... more » Owner description: Considered by many to be the cultural heart of the city, this elaborately carved opera house surprises the senses with its fine architecture and interior design as well as its world-class performances. « less
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Southeastern US
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

We heard a fantastic quartet in May 2012 -- Pavel Hess. But what was truly amazing was the audience. No one moved, rustled paper, coughed... was like nothing we had ever seen. Very respectful and enthusiastically received the quartet. The building is one of the most beautiful in Europe. More

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Bordeaux, France
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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i like the €6 concerts on the first Sunday of the month. You get to see the fabulous interior and hear some nice music. More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
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The building and the bar are spectacular. The theartre itself is small though it has a good atmosphere - beware seats behind plillars... More

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Saint-Emilion, France
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

The opera is the heart of the city, you can have a coffee at the Regent and admire its beauty or just walk along the shopping streets. More

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Dominican Republic
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

Stayed in Bordeaux and went to the theatre in Bordeaux it was lovely. You must give it a try More

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Tabanac, Aquitaine, France
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012

Lovely lyric theatre with good opera and concerts etc but with uncomfortable seats with many in the boxes giving restricted views. Usherettes can be rude if not tipped for showing you to seats. More

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Libourne
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

Bordeaux, from what I know has a lot to be grateful to Alain Juppe for. He was and is mayor of the city, he made a huge difference to its look and character. This building is exquisite, for the eye and the soul. Loving restored, the interior is beautiful. The only lament I have is they faithfully reproduced the theatre... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2011
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See if you can book on a Sunday Ballade - only 6 euros each and you get to sit in the theatre and enjoy music for an hour. Definitely a Bordeaux local attraction for all the family. Beautiful building. Pleasant and helpful staff. Cafe attached is a good place to have a drink or meal too. More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 6, 2011
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Well this is for sure a place needed to be seen. If you have the chance to take in a show do it!! The building itself is lovely, and the inside is really something else- Very elegant classical building. The Theatre itself is ornate, adn very baroque in style, very comfortable feeling once seated. However if you are rather tall,... More

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Kadima
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 5, 2011
2
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My husband and I went to the opera house to see Madame Butterfly and we just loved it! The opera house has maintained it's original architecture and it provides for a real authentic feel. It's a beautiful place and it was a beautiful play! You can go online to their website and order tickets directly. More

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