Staircase and Grand Foyer
Begin with the Grand Staircase, then walk the long, gilded Grand Foyer with its painted ceilings, chandeliers and windows over the Avenue de l’Opéra.
The auditorium
When rehearsals allow, look into the red-and-gold auditorium, its great chandelier and Marc Chagall’s painted ceiling. Access to the auditorium is never guaranteed.
The smaller details
Look for the carved masks, mosaics and sculpture throughout the public spaces, and the gilded statues on the roofline outside.
