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Discover the Opera Garnier on a guided tour in French. A combination of cultural discovery and immersive storytelling! Important: This tour is intended for visitors who speak and understand French.
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Live guidingFrench
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Duration1.5 hours
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Includes
- The entrance ticket is included in the tour price.
- This tour grants you access to the Palais Garnier and its rooms that are open to the general public.
- This tour provides access to a guided tour conducted exclusively in French. It is important to speak and understand French.
- This tour does not provide access to performances at the Paris Opera House.
- This tour does not provide access to a tour in any language other than French.
Highlights
- A fully immersive experience led by an actress who encourages participation
- A unique cultural discovery that allows you to have fun while expanding your knowledge
- A fun, social experience
Description
*** Guided tour intended only for participants who speak and understand French***
Immerse yourself in a theatrical tour where an actor will guide you through the interior of the Opéra Garnier. Through a fully developed storyline, you will (re)discover this iconic landmark and the historical anecdotes that have made it famous. Get ready for an unforgettable and unique tour!
The storyline:
You will meet a stunning dancer from the Paris Opera Ballet. One evening, she falls and breaks her ankle. Injured for life, she has to give up her career as a dancer. Refusing to leave the institution she holds so dear, she manages to get a job as a tour guide at the Opéra Garnier. She then discovers “The Secret Fragrance of the Opera”…
Important notice:
Due to reasons related to the Opera's activities, the auditorium may be inaccessible without prior notice. Indeed, rehearsals result in frequent and unpredictable closures. There is no guarantee that it will be open during the tour, and no ticket guarantees access to it.
The guided tour is a narrative tour, presented by a French-speaking actress. For a comfortable tour experience, it is important to understand and speak French.
Additional information:
No cloakroom service is available. Entrance tickets included. The starting time must be strictly adhered to. The Opéra Garnier requires that you adhere to a non-flexible entry time slot. If you arrive even slightly after the specified time, the Opéra will deny you access to the site, with no option for rescheduling, refund, or a make-up visit.
Departure place:
The departure point is located at the corner of Rue Scribe and Rue Auber, under the left-hand column (topped with an eagle) before the entrance gate. You will recognize the guide by their “Un Amour d'Opéra” sign. It is important not to enter the Opéra, even if the security staff ask you to do so.
If you need assistance or cannot find the departure point, please contact us on +33 (0)7.49.40.34.41.
- The tour will be conducted in French only. It is important to understand and speak French to make the most of the tour.
- Visitors are required to comply with the Opera Garnier's internal rules and regulations, as well as with the Vigipirate plan (proximity checks and checks of personal belongings).
- Due to the Opera's operational needs, some rooms may be inaccessible without prior notice. We find this out ourselves on the day of the tour.
- The tour starting point is located outside the Opéra, at the corner of Rue Scribe and Rue Auber, under the left-hand column (topped with an eagle) before the entrance gate. It is important not to enter the Opera, even if the security staff ask you to do so.
- If you need help or cannot locate the guide, please call or WhatsApp us on +33(0)749403441.
- We are at your service!
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Adults18-99 years
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Children0-17 years
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