Palais Garnier Theatre
The most Famous Theatre in the world
The Palais Garnier Theatre is located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. It was named after the architect, Charles Garnier. Built in the 1860’s and 1870’s, this amazing theatre has a seating capacity of 1,979. The Palais Garnier is one of the most famous opera house in the world. It was the home of the Paris Opera and the Paris Opera Ballet.
The building also has a Opera Library-Museum called the Bibliotheque-Musee de l’Opera de Paris. The museum has an unaccompanied tour that is included with the Palais Garnier Tour. Here are some pictures of the inside of the theatre.
Grand Staircase
Pictured below is the ceremonial staircase made out of white marble. The staircase comes together from the left and right sides that forms an entrance to the Grand Foyer.
Palais Garnier Theatre
Grand Foyer
This amazing foyer is 59 feet high, 505 feet long and 42 feet wide and was created for the Paris Society as a drawing room.
Palais Garnier Theatre
Ceiling of the Main Foyer
The ceiling of the main foyer is painted with memories of the history of music. Painted by Paul-Jacques-Aimé Baudry
The Ceiling of the Palais Garner Theatre
Events
Schumann & Reimann: Chamber Music at the Paris Opera
Sunday, April 24, 2016 @12:00pm
Main Hall
Maguy Marin: Paris Opera Ballet
Monday, April 25, 2016 @ 19:30
Tuesday, April 26,2016 @ 19:30
Wednesday, April 27,2016 @ 19:30
Thursday, April28,2016 @ 20:30
Friday April 29,2016 @ 19:30
Saturday April 30,2016 @ 19:30
Monday May 02,2016 @ 19:30
Tuesday May 03, 2016 @ 19:30
odes Atticus” as a venue. Frank Sinatra, Elton John, and Sting have all performed at this ancient theatre. Since the 1950’s, it has been the main venue of the Athen’s Festival. This festival usually starts in May and continues until October every year. The seating capacity of this amazing theatre is six thousand seats.