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Opera house & heritage · Paris, France

Visit Palais Garnier

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Adult prices. Lower rates for France/EEA visitors, ages 13–25 and concessions; children 12 and under visit free on the self-guided visit.

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  1. The marble Grand Staircase of the Palais Garnier

Overview

Marble, gold and a stage for Paris.

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  • Opened in 1875Designed by Charles Garnier for Napoleon III’s ParisBy Charles Garnier

Explore the Grand Staircase, gilded foyers and red-and-gold auditorium of Paris’s great opera house.

Charles Garnier designed the opera house that opened in 1875 at the heart of Haussmann’s Paris. Climb the marble Grand Staircase, walk the Grand Foyer and, when rehearsals allow, look into the auditorium beneath Marc Chagall’s painted ceiling.

Facilities

Facilities can change through the year. Visitors can usually expect:

  • Toilets for visitors.
  • A shop near the visitor entrance.
  • Places to pause in the foyers.
  • Cafés and restaurants around Place de l’Opéra.

Travel light: the visit includes stairs and busy foyers. Ask staff about current arrangements when you arrive.

Accessibility

The Palais Garnier is a historic building with steps and changes of level. The Paris Opera publishes accessibility guidance for visitors.

  • Check arrangements for your particular mobility or access needs before travelling.
  • If you are bringing a stroller, confirm the current arrangements before arrival.
  • Ask opera house staff for assistance or directions during your visit.

Opening times

All times are local to Paris.

Palais Garnier
10:00–17:00 · Every dayLast entry 16:00. Mid-July to August: until 18:00
Closures
1 January, 1 May, 25 DecemberPerformances and rehearsals can change hours

Allow time to explore before closing. Your ticket shows your date and entry time.

Visitor information checked 7 November 2026. Opening times and facilities can change; follow the date, time and instructions on your issued ticket.

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Photography on this page by Benh LIEU SONG, Photograph: Eric Pouhier, Modifier: Rainer Zenz, Niabot (last modification), Diego Delso, King of Hearts, P e z i, Siren-Com, Jebulon and Kirua. Full photography credits.

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Get to know the opera house.

Our guide takes you through the Palais Garnier, from the Grand Staircase and the foyers to the auditorium. Decide what you’d like to see before you book.

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Which experiences can I choose?

The Palais Garnier offers 4 experiences: Self-guided visit, Guided tour, After-hours tour and Flash tour. Check the inclusions shown with your chosen experience.

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Carved and gilded details on the main façade of the Palais Garnier

History, architecture & heritage

Marble, gold
and a Paris legend.

The Palais Garnier opened in 1875 and inspired Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera. Discover its history and the details worth a closer look.

Discover the opera house’s heritage

Plan your visit

Make time for the details.

A little preparation leaves more room to enjoy the opera house.

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Choose your experience

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Prepare for your visit

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Visit with care

Stay within visitor areas, keep voices low near rehearsals and follow guidance during your visit.

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Getting here

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Palais Garnier
Place de l’Opéra
75009 Paris, France
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The Avenue de l’Opéra leading to the Palais Garnier

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Follow the opera house’s story through history, architecture and the spaces you’ll walk through.

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The Palais Garnier seen from above, with its roof statues

History timeline

The opera house through time

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Explore the history timeline The marble Grand Staircase of the Palais Garnier

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A closer look

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Read the Apollonaut journal A gilded statue on the roof of the Palais Garnier

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