Opéra Garnier: Self-Guided Tour

Tickets for Opera Garnier: Self-Guided Tour.

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What’s Included

• Access to the Opera Garnier
• Access to all temporary exhibitions (if available)

Opera Garnier, the inspiration behind the famous Phantom of the Opera. A Parisian icon, Opera Garnier is an opulent opera and ballet house and sits as a proud part of the cultural fabric of Paris just as Notre Dame, the Louvre or the Eiffel Tower all do.

It’s full of history and as mentioned, is the inspiration behind one of the most famous Opera’s of all time, The Phantom of the Opera. The property was designed by Charles Garnier for Emperor Napoleon III, but the construction needed to be stopped due to unexpectedly high groundwater levels, which then gave way to supposed speculations of a subterranean lake under it. Tourists aren’t allowed into these waterways! Yet, the place still has plenty of space to explore. An incredibly popular attraction. Oh, don’t forget to look up if you visit. Even the ceilings are covered in amazing artwork.

Why not upgrade to one of our great combination tickets. For Opera Garnier we offer:

• Opera Garnier + Sainte Chapelle. Click HERE for ticket details
• Opera Garnier + Musee d’Orsay. Click HERE for ticket details

Opera Garnier Opening Hours

Monday | Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00

Interesting Facts About Opera Garnier

1. Opera Garnier was commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III after an assassination attempt!
2. It was built with a special private entrance for the Emperor!
3. There aren’t any trees on the approach (even to this day) to the Opera Garnier via Avenue de l’Opera as the Emperor wanted a clear view of the property as he approached it!
4. Napoleon never actually got to see the completed Opera House as he died whilst living in exile in England.
5. The Opera Garnier has a vast stage that can fit over 400 performers on it!
6. As it was still being constructed when war broke out in 1870, they actually used it as a warehouse to store food.
7. Its named after its architect, Charles Garnier.