Paris Opera Garnier: A Journey into its Inception and History

In the tradition of Italian theater, the horseshoe-shaped “French“ auditorium, so-called for the way the seats are arranged according to their category, was designed for the audience to see and to be seen. ✨✨✨✨✨ Explore our travel affiliate partners to discover incredible deals on flights and hotels for your next adventure: For great deals on Car Rentals: Its metallic structure, hidden by marble, stucco, velvet and gilding, supports the weight of the 8-ton bronze and crystal chandelier with its 340 lights. The ceiling painted by Marc Chagall and commissioned by the Minister of Culture André Malraux was inaugurated on September 23, 1964.