Opera Garnier Ticket

By booking a ticket to the Opera Garnier in Paris, visitors will explore the interior of this building at their leisure– a must-see when visiting the French capital!

Opera Garnier

The Opera Garnier is a symbol of Paris. Inaugurated in 1875, this building was constructed to highlight the power of Napoleon III.

What to See & Do at the Opera Garnier

With the ticket to the Opera Garnier, you'll explore different rooms of the theatre. You can visit the Grand Staircase, the "Rotonde des abonnés", the stalls, the Salon de la Monde et du Soleil, and the Bibliothèque-Museum de l'Opéra.

Fans of The Phantom of the Opera may find interest in the connection to Gaston Leroux's novel. Inside, there is uncertainty about whether you can hear the ghost's footsteps.

Additionally, you can admire the "foyers" and lobbies decorated in gold leaf. The Opera Garnier is also considered one of the largest opera houses in Europe. Your ticket grants access to the temporary exhibitions held at the venue.

General Information

How to Get to the Opera Garnier?

The Opera Garnier is centrally located at the corner of Scribe and Auber streets on Pl. de l'Opéra. You can use the following transport:

Bus: 20, 21, 22, 27, 29, 42, 52, 53, 66, 68, 81, 95.Metro: Opera station (lines 3, 7, 8); for line 9, get off at Chaussée d'Antin - La Fayette.RER: Auber station (RER A)Parking: Meyerbeer Opera car park at 3 Rue de la Chaussée d'Antin or Indigo Haussmann Galeries La Fayette car park at 48 Boulevard Haussmann.

Free & Reduced-Price Tickets

Special rates are available for certain people. To obtain these tickets, inquire at the Opera Garnier ticket office and bring your ID. Children under 12 years have free admission, while students between 12 and 25 years, family tickets, or other discounts are available.

Opening Times

The Palais de l'Opéra Garnier is open from 10 am to 4 pm (10 am to 5 pm from mid-July to the end of August), except for exceptional closures. The monument closes one hour later. The auditorium is often inaccessible due to theatrical activities, and on rare occasions, other areas may also be closed.