Opéra garnier - activities

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Did you know? The Opéra Garnier houses a hidden artificial lake

An artificial lake hidden in the underground passages of the Opéra Garnier in Paris? No, it's not an urban legend, but reality. So why is it there, and can you visit it? We tell you all about it.
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Journées du Patrimoine 2023: the beauty of Paris Opera costumes at the Ateliers Berthier

The Journées du Patrimoine 2023 (Heritage Days 2023) will unveil a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Paris Opera sets at the Ateliers Berthier on Saturday, September 16. The highlight of the show? The incomparably rich costume collection! Reservations required from Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 2pm.
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Discovery: À quelques pas du monde - Immersive Sound Experience at the Opéra Garnier - our test

The Palais Garnier invites you to discover its brand-new immersive sound experience, "À quelques pas du monde", from September 6 to 30, 2023. A true artistic and technological innovation proposed by the Opéra national de Paris, in partnership with Tamanoir Immersive Studio. We've tested it, we'll tell you about it!
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Opéra Garnier: currently under construction, the building's facade will be invisible until the end of 2024

You may have noticed if you passed in front of the Opera Garnier, the facade of the building is hidden by a huge scaffolding. It is currently being renovated. This is the first step of a large-scale project.
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Arsène Lupin and the secret of the opera, our opinion on the immersive investigation game at the Palais Garnier

From December 21, 2022, follow in the footsteps of the most famous gentleman burglar, Arsène Lupin, in an immersive adventure in the heart of the Opéra Garnier, to discover the palace through a great investigation!
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Violetta and Alfredo, the tea room inspired by the Opera, our photos

Opera and pastry lovers meet at Violetta et Alfredo, a tea room inspired by Giuseppe Verdi's famous work, La Traviata. The opportunity to enjoy the most musical Tea Time in Paris!
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Molière en musiques, the birthday exhibition at the Opéra de Paris library

For Molière’s 400th birthday, and from September 27, 2022, to January 15, 2023, the Bibliothèque National de France hosts an exhibition in the heart of the Opéra de Paris library to celebrate music’s place in the playwright’s works.
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Paris Palais Garnier ranks as one of the world’s most beautiful theaters

The magnificent Opéra Garnier or Palais Garnier set in Paris 9th arrondissement ranks as one of the three world’s most beautiful theaters, according to a recent British study. Here is the complete ranking.
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Did you know? Streets around the Opéra Garnier are very special

Did you know? Streets around the Opéra Garnier have very special names. Like most streets, faubourgs or avenues in Paris, plates surrounding the famous building pay tribute to celebrities, but not just any celebrities…
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History of French Pastry: Opera

Many of us love opera. Whether in a classic chocolate version or a new twist, it's a real guilty pleasure. But do you know the origins of this pastry? We'll take you through the history of opera.
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Paris Opera Ballet’s Etoiles dance on the apron-stage of the Palais Garnier

Paris Opera Ballet’s Etoiles and Premiers Danseurs perform at the Palais Garnier. From October 5 to 29, 2020 these genuine dance prodigies propose spectators to come and enjoy a collection of solos and duos accompanied on stage by pianists and a cellist especially on the occasion.
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Inside Opéra, the immersive escape game at the Opéra Garnier: final days

The Opéra Garnier is home to a most curious experience, akin to an escape game, imagined by Team Break, the leader in escape games. Entitled Inside Opéra, this immersive game invites visitors to follow in the footsteps of the Phantom of the Opera. Last dates on January 12, 2020!
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Renovations at Paris opera house: no performances before the end of 2020 at the Palais Garnier

Paris Opera is highly struggling. After a huge strike against the pension system and the coronavirus crisis, the cultural venue has to close again for renovations. Consequences? The Opéra Bastille will reopen on November 25, and the Palais Garnier house will not house performances until the end of 2020. Here is what you have to know.
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Reopening of the Opéra Garnier in Paris

Opera and ballet lovers will once again be able to discover the beauty of the Opéra Garnier, as the cultural institution has announced that it will reopen its doors on June 22, 2020. An opportunity to discover one of the most beautiful buildings in Paris.
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Yvonne, Princesse de Bourgogne at the Opéra Garnier

The Opéra Garnier invites opera lovers to discover a work in a class of its own, Yvonne, Princesse de Bourgogne, from February 26 to March 8, 2020. An opportunity to discover this work by Philippe Boesmans, commissioned by the Opéra national de Paris in 2008.
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Vincenzo Bellini's The Pirate at the Opéra Garnier

The Palais Garnier invites lovers of Vincenzo Bellini to discover Le Pirate from December 16 to 19, 2019. An opportunity to discover the composer's very first triumph.
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Lear, by Aribert Raimann, at the Opéra Garnier

Opéra Garnier invites music lovers to discover Aribert Reinmann's Lear from November 21 to December 7, 2019. An invitation to travel through Shakespeare's works.
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La Traviata at the Opéra Garnier

Opera lovers will gather at the Palais Garnier to discover one of the classics of the genre, Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata, staged for the occasion by Simon Stone, from September 12 to October 16, 2019. A musical event inspired by Alexandre Dumas fils's novel La Dame aux Camélias.
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Boy George & Culture Club live at Paris Palais Garnier in December 2018

Save the date! On Sunday December 2, 2018, Paris Palais Garnier holds an event with the coming of Boy George and Culture Club for a unique and exceptional concert.
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Paris Opera Ballet season grand opening

To open Paris Opera Ballet season, Etoiles, Premiers Danseurs and the entire Corps de Ballet invite you to a grand opening held on Thursday September 21, 2017. The show will include a unique parade of 154 dancers to present the company.