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Palais Garnier - Opera National de Paris

8 rue Scribe, Place de l'Opera, 75009 Paris, France (Opéra)
01 58 05 49 42
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Ranked #2 of 577 attractions in Paris
Type: Operas, Architectural Buildings, Theatres
Description: This performance hall hosts opera, ballet and chamber music performances.
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Tehran, Iran
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

So beautiful and nostalgic, it takes you back in time.try to go and see a ballet during your stay.nice shop too and very modern Resatuarant now.

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

We saw a musical and got the tickets online. Amazing experience and a must see. Getting there was very easy. Bunch of places around for dinner and drinks after the show.

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London
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

fantastic guided tour...we waited 30 minutes to join the tour...and then discovered at the end that the theatre was closing for a performance and there was no time to see the museum or go onto the balcony and look around ourselves... if they had told us this, we could have used the 30 minutes waiting time at the start. as... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Just an overwhelming decor, even if you have seen many of the kind, like we did. I visited it before, 20 years ago, but my partner didn't, so I went back, and how glad I am I did. It's still as stunning as the first time I saw it.

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Moscow, Moscow City, Russia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Even if you are not fan of opera, just come inside. Also nice view from balcony. Ceiling painted by Shagal and great stairs.

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Visalia, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

In order to get the full experience be sure to book a guided tour in advance. This way you do not have to wait in line and you are sure to have reservation. This is a great site to see, be sure to bring camera.

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Palais Garnier really is a beautiful place to visit, with incredible architecture and immaculate detail inside. However, they don't have the audio guides so common in other Parisien monuments, and odn't do English guided tours every day. I enjoyed wandering around, and the ballet museum and library were also interesting, but I would have liked to have learnt more. The... More

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Raleigh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

This is such a gorgeous building inside and out. It was great to roam around it without any time limit or agenda. You pay to get in and wander around at your own pace, staying as long as you like. We went on a rainy day. I was surprised it wasn't more crowded, but maybe the exterior construction and weather... More

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Brooksville, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

It's worth the price of admission to see the glorious Chagall ceiling and crystal chandelier, the opulent grand staircase and sumptuous Grand Foyer.

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Alberta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

I have attended several operas at the Palais Garnier. Even though I have seen it before, each time I am overwhelmed by the beauty of the building and the brilliance of the Chagall ceiling. A definite Paris must see! If you cannot attend a performance, book a tour of the building.

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