Palais Garnier

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Palais Garnier

Palais Garnier inside staircase
Palais Garnier inside
Opéra Garnier facade
Opéra Garnier facade
Palais Garnier inside
Palais Garnier inside staircase
Palais Garnier inside
Opéra Garnier facade
Opéra Garnier facade
Palais Garnier inside

Smart Tips Before You Go

Prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience

Photography

Allowed (no flash, no tripods)

No Large Bags

security checks may occur

Entry

Book in Advance

Best Times to Visit

Early mornings or weekday afternoons for fewer crowds

Dress Code

Smart casual for tours; formal attire recommended for shows

Audio Guide

Available in several languages for self-guided visits

Smart Tips Before You Go

Prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience

Photography

Allowed (no flash, no tripods)

No Large Bags

security checks may occur

Entry

Book in Advance

Best Times to Visit

Early mornings or weekday afternoons for fewer crowds

Dress Code

Smart casual for tours; formal attire recommended for shows

Audio Guide

Available in several languages for self-guided visits

Virtual visit of Palais Garnier

Take a peek inside before your visit!

Work Schedule

Tours: Open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm (last entry 4:15pm)

Closed: January 1, May 1, and some performance days

Performances: Evening and weekend schedules vary by production

Quick Tips

Best photo spot: Grand Staircase and Grand Foyer

Quietest time: Midweek early afternoons

Must-see: Chagall ceiling in the auditorium, Grand Foyer, Library-Museum

Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours for tours, longer for performances

On-site Amenities

Restrooms on site

Café de l’Opéra nearby

Accessible for wheelchair users and visually impaired.

Gift shop and boutique

Price

Full price

€15

Reduced price

€10

Free admissions

You’ll be redirected to our official ticketing partner

Virtual visit of Palais Garnier

Take a peek inside before your visit!

Palais Garnier inside staircase

History

Discover how this historic landmark evolved over centuries

Commissioned by Napoleon III and designed by Charles Garnier, the Opéra Garnier was inaugurated in 1875. Its opulent Beaux-Arts architecture, dramatic staircase, and lavish interiors have inspired works like Gaston Leroux’s “Phantom of the Opera.”
With its fusion of sculpture, painting, and gold-leaf ornamentation, the building remains a temple of performing arts, hosting ballets, concerts, and operas.

Palais Garnier inside staircase

History

Discover how this historic landmark evolved over centuries

Commissioned by Napoleon III and designed by Charles Garnier, the Opéra Garnier was inaugurated in 1875. Its opulent Beaux-Arts architecture, dramatic staircase, and lavish interiors have inspired works like Gaston Leroux’s “Phantom of the Opera.”
With its fusion of sculpture, painting, and gold-leaf ornamentation, the building remains a temple of performing arts, hosting ballets, concerts, and operas.

How to get there

Address

Pl. de l'Opéra, 75009 Paris

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