Palais Garnier, also known as Opéra Garnier or the Opera House was was commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III and was completed in 1874 by architect Charles Garnier. Since the opening of Opéra Bastille in 1989, Palais Garnier has mainly been used for ballet.
Above: views of the façade of Palais Garnier. Below left: the Grand Staircase of Palais Garnier; below right: the Auditorium with a glimpse of the chandelier by Marc Chagall, Palais Garnier.
Above: views of the ornate details surrounding the Grand Staircase including the Cave of Pythia, above lower right. Below: views of the Grand Foyer.
Palais Garnier is located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris with several metro stations nearby (lines 3, 7, 8 and 9). There is a fee to enter. Pl. de l’Opéra, 75009 Paris, France, +33 1 71 25 24 23.