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Palais Garnier - Opera National de Paris


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 796 attractions in Paris
Traveler Description: This performance hall hosts opera, ballet and chamber music performances.
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Attraction type: Opera, Architectural building, Theater
Address: 8 rue Scribe, Place de l'Opera 75009 Paris
France
Tel: 01 58 05 49 42
Fax: 01 58 05 49 03

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5 of 5 stars
Shikari   45 contributions
Lakewood, California
Nov 1, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I was blown away by the Opera House in Paris. We went on a day when it was not crowded and it was so enjoyable - much more enjoyable than Versailles. I felt like I had been transported back in time. Everything about this place is high quality and sheer beauty. I hated to leave. I would recommend to anyone... more

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5 of 5 stars
mayunnaise   22 contributions
London
Oct 6, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
holaanna   17 contributions
Orange County, ca
Oct 5, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

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

Hidden Gem
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5 of 5 stars
NyPeaches   10 contributions
ny
Aug 21, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

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

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4 of 5 stars
SUZSVE   30 contributions
Jun 24, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
qcbear   52 contributions
Heidelberg, Germany
May 25, 2009

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

Worthwhile
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4 of 5 stars
rekab3136   23 contributions
Texas
May 4, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

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

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4 of 5 stars
Drangontower   3 contributions
Aberdeen
Apr 14, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

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

Beautiful
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3 of 5 stars
JoshInChicago   8 contributions
Chicago, IL USA
Apr 4, 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
Idri   27 contributions
England
Mar 18, 2009
6/6 found this review helpful

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

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Palais Garnier - Opera National de Paris Address

8 rue Scribe, Place de l'Opera, 75009 Paris, France
Tel: 01 58 05 49 42 Fax: 01 58 05 49 03