Self-guided tour of Palais Garnier, Paris

Overview

Explore the Palais Garnier in Paris, France, an excellent example of Second Empire architecture renowned for its opulent design and rich history. With your timed entry tickets, you'll enjoy easy access to this grand opera house, where details like the bronze “Pythonisse” sculpture and the impressive Grand Escalier await discovery.

Highlights

Benefit from quick and easy access to this magnificent building, the Opera Garnier, in the center of Paris with these timed entry tickets.

Set eyes on the writhing snakes of the bronze “Pythonisse” sculpture, before climbing the double stairway of the Grand Escalier (Main Staircase).

Stroll through vast foyers, filled with sparkling mosaics, colorful marble columns, and gold-leaf flourishes.

Everywhere you look will be a feast for your eyes including the temporary exhibitions, which you get access to with these tickets.

Your Experience

Boasting an eclectic and ostentatious Baroque design, the Opera Garnier is one of the most extravagant representations of Second Empire architecture in France. Thanks to your timed entry tickets, benefit from quick and easy access to this magnificent building in the center of Paris.

Inaugurated in 1875 and named after its exciting young architect, Charles Garnier, it is the largest opera house in Europe. You will set eyes on the writhing snakes of the bronze “Pythonisse” sculpture, before climbing the double stairway of the “Grand Escalier” (Main Staircase). Imagine the swish of crinolines as you admire the breathtaking décor and stroll through vast foyers, filled with sparkling mosaics, colorful marble columns, and gold-leaf flourishes. Everywhere you look will be a feast for the eyes.

Must Know

Entry to Palais Garnier is free for visitors with disabilities and one accompanying companion.

Tip: Keep an eye out for the writhing snakes of the bronze Pythonisse sculpture.

For reasons related to theater activity, the performance hall is regularly inaccessible to visitors, and some spaces might be closed to the public.

The Palais Garnier is open to visitors from 10am to 4pm (from 10am to 5pm from mid-July to the end of August) unless exceptional closures. The monument closes one hour later.

Ticket Delivery

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
Please arrive at the attraction 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.