A 19th-century architectural masterpiece, the Palais Garnier Opera House, built by Charles Garnier and opened in 1875, is the 13th opera house in Paris since the introduction of French opera by Louis XIV in 1669. Napoleon III commissioned it as part of the renovation works in the capital carried out under his command by Baron Haussmann. A historical monument open to visitors during the day staging opera and dance. Don't forget to admire the ceiling painted by Chagall in the main auditorium.

Did you know?
The Palais Garnier made Olympic history when it hosted a prestigious gala in honour of the IOC, the Committees of the participating nations and the International Federations at the 1924 Paris Games, offering guests a memorable evening of art and elegance.
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Accessibility summary
Motor disability:
\- A visit to the Opéra Garnier is accessible via lifts.
\- You will be accompanied on arrival to take the Aga Khan lift to visit the Palais Garnier.
\- The hall is visible from two wheelchair-accessible dressing rooms (passage width from the entrance to the dressing rooms: 82cm).
\- The temporary exhibitions are not accessible (stairs).
\- The dressing rooms are only open during shows.
\- The ATMs (Auomatic Ticket Machines) are located at a height of more than 1.30 m above the floor.
\- Access to the first dressing rooms, the orchestra and the museum library.
\- Shop accessible by the outside lifts.
\- Adapted sanitary facilities.

Hearing impairment:
\- Rental of a video guide in LSF (French sign language) €6.5

A detailed description of accessiblity at the Palais Garnier is available on accessible.net, and guaranteed by the Comité Régional du Tourisme Île-de-France.

Address
Place de l'Opéra, 75009, Paris