Tour to the Grand Opera

During the visit with a guide, you will learn the history of the creation of the largest Opera House in the world, you will see the magnificent ceiling painted by Marc Chagall, the roaring foyer of Baudry, reminiscent of the famous mirror gallery of Versailles, the majestic grand staircase of marble of several colors, hear about the legends and mysteries of the Opera Garnier, learn which lodge remains always free for the Ghost of the Opera.

At the competition of architects, on the day of the official presentation of the plans, Empress Eugenie, who favored the architect Viollet-le-Duc, called Charles Garnier with the following question: "And what style is this?" It is neither Greek nor Louis XV nor XVI! " Garnier replied, “It’s Napoleon III and you don’t like it.” The emperor took Garnier aside and whispered, “Don’t worry, she doesn’t understand them anyway!” This is how the style of Napoleon III was born.