Just opposite the auditorium lies the Avant-Foyer, offering exceptional views of the Grand Staircase and leading into the glittering Grand Foyer. In addition to the theater itself, the mezzanine also offers access to several impressive rooms and galleries.
You can also peer into the Phantom of the Opera’s box, loge 5, to see if the famous ghost is there. Depending on the rehearsal schedule, you may or may not be able to visit this space, but you can almost always get a quick peek to see the stage and admire the ceiling which was painted by Chagall. Up the sumptuous stairs awaits the nearly 2000-seat auditorium. You could easily spend an hour or two in this space, enjoying the warm glow of the dramatic lighting while you contemplate the architecture from every angle. There’s so much to take in here, from opulent candelabras to incredibly detailed bas-reliefs. A few steps through the moody Bassin de la Pythie and you arrive at the magnificent Grand Staircase. Lots of gold.Įntering by the side, at the corner of Rue Auber and Rue Scribe, you first pass through a dimly-lit, marble-covered rotunda, the Rotonde des Abonnés.
Drawing on an eclectic and extravagant mix of architectural influences, every inch of the Opéra is covered with elegant textures, one-of-a-kind artworks, and gold. Built by Charles Garnier in the late 1800s during Haussmann’s renovation of Paris, the opera house stands out as a superb example of the Napoleon III style. The architecture and décor of Paris’s Palais Garnier are at least as dramatic as the performances it hosts. Even if you don’t have tickets for a show, you can tour the monument during the day, and it’s absolutely worth it. Walking into this exquisite opera house, you’ll quickly get swept up in the luxury of it all, especially if you’re lucky enough to attend an opera or ballet here.
To say that the interiors of the Palais Garnier are rich would be a huge understatement.
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