Thing to do
Moulin Rouge
The red-windmilled cabaret at the foot of Montmartre, open since 1889 and staging its Féerie revue with dinner-and-show options.
Palais Garnier Visit
Self-guided or guided visits of Charles Garnier's opulent 1875 opera house, including the grand staircase, the Grand Foyer and Chagall's auditorium ceiling.
At a glance
- Type
- Opera house tour
- Area
- Opéra, Paris, France
- Official site
- operadeparis.fr
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Self-guided visits
- Guided tours
- Online booking only
Why we recommend it
Inaugurated in 1875, the Palais Garnier is the most extravagant building of Second Empire Paris. A visit takes you up the marble grand staircase, through the gilded Grand Foyer and, when rehearsals allow, into the auditorium to see the ceiling Marc Chagall painted in 1964.
Self-guided visits last about an hour and a half and must be booked online, as no visit tickets are sold on site. The self-guided entrance is at the corner of Rue Scribe and Rue Auber. Guided tours, including shorter flash tours and after-hours visits, can also be booked if you want the stories behind the building.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Palais Garnier Visit FAQs
Can I buy tickets at the door?
No. Online booking is mandatory and no visit tickets are sold on site.
How long does a visit take?
The self-guided visit lasts about 1h30, and entry is allowed up to 30 minutes after your booked time.