Paris opera house

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29-8-2010 - The main foyer area.

This totally insane room is in the Opera, and is definitely a fine example of overendulgance. Not to mention a lot of time spent by many people to make the freaking thing.

Day 27 If you've seen the movie version of the Phantom of the Opera, than I can tell you that the Paris Opéra, also known as Palais Garnier (the Paris Opera House) is just as glamorous and fantastic as you may think it is! In fact I was more than impressed. You just have to see the pictures to know! It was designed by Charles Garnier in the Neo-Baroque style. There were lots of people outside, even a group of break dancers surrounded by tourists, and some ice cream! On the magnificent…

Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of the renowned Paris Opera House, the Palais Garnier, for travelers on our private France tours.

The Palais Garnier is a 1,979-seat opera house, which was built from 1861 to 1875 for the Paris Opera. The Palais Garnier has been called “probably the most famous opera house in the world, a…

The Opéra de Paris, or Paris Opera, has had several names, including “Royal Academy of Music and Dance” at its birth and...