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  • 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.

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Opera Garnier facade in Paris with ornate architecture and golden statues.
Visitors inside Opéra Garnier, Paris, admiring ornate chandeliers and gilded architecture.
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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.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Timed entry tickets to Opera Garnier
  • Access to temporary exhibitions
  • Live guide

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

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.

Ticket Redemption Point

  • Show your ticket at the intersection of Scribe and Auber Streets.

  • Address: Auber - 75009 Paris, France.

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Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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Booking FAQs

The timed entry tickets grant access to the Opera Garnier and include entry to temporary exhibitions within the building.

You can explore at your own pace, but the venue is typically open from 10am to 4pm or until 5pm during mid-July to late August.

Entry is free for individuals with disabilities and one accompanying companion.

Don’t miss the bronze Pythonisse sculpture or the impressive Grand Escalier, along with sparkling mosaics and gold-leaf details throughout the foyers.

Some spaces may be temporarily unavailable due to theater activities or maintenance, so it’s best to keep an open mind while exploring.

There's no mention of restrictions on bags or backpacks in the provided information.

This is a self-guided experience, so you won’t have a live guide accompanying you during your visit.

The building is open from 10am to 4pm daily, with extended hours until 5pm between mid-July and late August.

There’s no specific age restriction mentioned in the details provided.

You’ll use your timed entry tickets to gain quick and easy access to the Opera Garnier when you arrive at the venue.

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.

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