Palais Garnier

★ 4.7 (60,107)$ · Budget-friendly

Palais Garnier opened in 1875 as the primary home of the Paris Opera, designed by architect Charles Garnier in an opulent Beaux-Arts style. The building features a grand marble staircase, gilded interiors, and a ceiling painted by Marc Chagall above the auditorium. Visitors can tour the building during the day or attend ballet and opera performances.

✨ Reasons to go

1Designed by architect Charles Garnier and opened in 1875 as the Paris Opera's main home.
2The auditorium ceiling was painted by Marc Chagall.
3The building's underground lake and legends inspired 'The Phantom of the Opera'.

💡 Good to know

1Buy tickets in advance to skip the ticket line, though queues are often manageable early in the day
2a guided tour adds context to the rooms and history.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h30

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

Pl. de l'Opéra, 75009 Paris, France · OpéraGoogle Apple

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Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Booking

Booking recommended

What people say

"Opera house in Paris is an amazing building very well maintained. We did not take a guide, but we bought tickets in advance which I advise you to do. Interior of the building looks really nice. You can also have a look the theater areas which are cool as well. Good experience and I recommend you to visit the place."

— Honor

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