An amazing experience - we went on the English guided tour, which I highly recommend. Places are limited and sell out quickly so I suggest you book a day before if possible. We managed to go into the main auditorium which was breathtaking (photos are allowed, unlike in the Royal Opera House in the UK)! The guide offered many fascinating... more

We were going to just see the Opera House from the outside - but decided to pay the Euros and see where the phantom roamed. Wow - is all I can say. The magnificent staircase, the Opera House with Chagall Painted ceiling and chandelier, the reception room which rivals the hall of mirrors and the many chambers are outstanding. I... more

A Parisian recommended I go take a tour of the Opera and it wzs unbelievable. You do not have to be an opera fan to enjoy the tour. It is a mix of history and beautiful architecture. The guide was great and really painted a picture of life before the Revolution. The building is incredible. It is a mini versailles.... more

For an 8 Euro charge, an unaccompanied visit to the opera house was enjoyable. The grand Staircase, foyers and outside terraces created some nice photos although the auditorium was not available on the day of my visit. The Grand Foyer was the most plush with recent restoration "to resemble the gallery of a classical chateau". Guided tours are available with... more

This building is so beautiful and worth at least a quick visit. There is a convenient metro stop and it doesn't take too long to tour although I lingered when I visited because I enjoyed it so much. more

I'll also try to write a review without mentioning a musical, because this beautiful Opera House is so much more than that obviously. We got the guided tour which I highly recommend, but they did seem unorganized which I did not underestand since they only do this, what, practically every day? The tour started about 15 minutes late, the guide... more

I visted the opera house on 28th March, 2009 by myself. It's definitely breath-taking to admire the architecture and the interior decoration and it definitely fulfill your fantasies if you're a Phanthom of the Opera fan. It's advisable to visit with a guidebook which cost 7 Eruos. It explains the main feature and is definitely value-added. Since you can't take... more

The Opera House is absolutely beautiful and opulent. We rushed there after another tour to make the 2:30 English language tour, although the guide did not arrive until 3:00 and was just not good. She had difficulty managing the group, was difficult to hear and understand, and was rushing because she was late. The only advantage of paying the additional... more

There's little I can add to the previous reviewers' contributions. I agree - take the guided tour if you possibly can. The cost is only a little more but the benefit is great, even if some people seemed almost unhealthily fixated on certain musicals with Palais Garnier connections! The tour guide was very gracious with questions related to that (surprise,... more