You can literally spend half of your memory card just taking pictures in this historical building. It's just so beautiful, describing the grandeur of Parisian aristocrats. However, the building is closed around 1 hour before a show, so get in early or you're gonna be kicked out.

Whether you see a performance or simply take a tour during the day, the Opera Garnier is definitely worth a visit. I highly recommend taking one of the daily guided tours. Or, you can stroll through the theater on your own. Of course, seeing an opera and ballet there would be the highlight of any trip to Paris.

A trip to Scotland put us nearby, airline special ($60 for two to Paris) allowed us to come. As fans of ALWs Phantom of the Opera and the story in general, we had to visit the start of it all. We didn't expect the opera house to be as grand as it is. Absolutely amazing. If you are a theatre buff (as far as the workings of the theatre), I ...

I like Excelen capacity for operatic and ballet spectacles.
I dislike "pomp and circumstance"

Le Palais L'Opera Garnier is a favorite haunt of mine. I love going there during the day to do pen and ink drawings of some of the over-the-top ornate decor! If anyone has not been in a room that looks like what I imagine heaven to look like, this is it! The auditorium, itself,is gold leaf and red velvet all over! The seats are red velvet ...