Palais Garnier Self-Guided Visit

Grand Staircase, Grand Foyer and exhibitions · Timed ticket · Open daily

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The Grand Staircase, Grand Foyer and exhibitions of the Palais Garnier on a self-guided visit. See more

Commissioned by Napoleon III from a young, unknown architect, Charles Garnier, the Palais Garnier is one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world, made famous by The Phantom of the Opera. Explore its public areas at your own pace: the marble Grand Staircase, the gilded Grand Foyer, the salons and the current temporary exhibition of the Opera Library-Museum.

At a glanceSelf-guided visit, timed ticket
Ticket	Conditions	Price
Adult	Full price, no proof required	€25
Child up to 12	Free ticket to collect at the on-site ticket office	Free

Daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (6:00 PM in summer). Entry possible up to 30 minutes after your booked time. Ticket non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

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Opéra Garnier: Self-Guided Visit

The Grand Staircase, the Grand Foyer and the gilded splendour of the Second Empire, at your own pace.

Self-guided visit · Temporary exhibitions included · Time slot of your choice

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VisitPublic areas of the Palais Garnier and current temporary exhibition TicketTimed. Entry possible up to 30 minutes after your booked time RateFull price, no proof required Opening hoursDaily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (6:00 PM in summer), last entry one hour before closing DurationAbout 1h30 EntranceCorner of Rue Scribe and Rue Auber, 75009 Paris ChildrenFree up to and including age 12 ConditionsNon-refundable and non-exchangeable

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What to expect

Step into the fascinating world of the Opéra Garnier, commissioned by Napoleon III and built by Charles Garnier, a young and inexperienced architect, then made world-famous by Gaston Leroux and his Phantom of the Opera. A symbol of the City of Light, it is both a living venue for art and creation and a monument steeped in history, whose beauty is captivating in itself. Today as in the past, the Opera is a stage set in its own right: the dome is an imperial crown, Apollo the master of the arts, and the façade a theatre curtain through which you slip to discover the Grand Staircase, an architectural gem. The Grand Foyer, whose windows overlook the Avenue de l'Opéra, has little to envy the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. The Opéra Garnier is an architectural masterpiece that you will never tire of visiting.

Practical information

Visitor entrance: corner of Rue Scribe and Rue Auber, 75009 Paris
Getting there: metro Opéra (lines 3, 7 and 8), Chaussée d'Antin – La Fayette (lines 7 and 9) or Madeleine (lines 8 and 14), RER A (Auber), buses 20, 21, 27, 29, 32, 45, 52, 66, 68 and 95
Parking: Q-Park Édouard VII (16 rue Bruno Coquatrix) or Q-Park Meyerbeer (4 rue de la Chaussée d'Antin)
Opening hours: daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (6:00 PM in summer), except for occasional closures. Last entry one hour before closing; the areas are cleared 15 minutes before
Auditorium: rehearsals lead to frequent and unpredictable closures of the auditorium; no ticket guarantees access to it
Temporary exhibitions: the current exhibition of the Opera Library-Museum is included in the ticket. Also discover the other current exhibitions in Paris
Ticket: timed, entry possible up to 30 minutes after your booked time. Tickets cannot be cancelled or refunded
Price: our €25 ticket is the rate for visitors from outside France and the EEA. EEA residents and nationals are entitled to a reduced rate with proof, only through the official ticket office
Free admission: children up to and including age 12, ticket to collect at the on-site ticket office
Duration: about 1h30
Luggage: suitcases and travel bags are not allowed (Vigipirate security plan); no cloakroom during visiting hours
Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible visit thanks to a lift for people with reduced mobility; the temporary exhibitions and the shop are not accessible
On site: bookshop-boutique (10:00 AM-6:30 PM) and CoCo restaurant (daily from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM)

Opening Hours of the Public Areas of the Opéra Garnier

The Palais Garnier is open to visitors from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM from mid-July to the end of August), except for exceptional closures. The monument closes one hour later.
Closed on January 1st and May 1st
Last entry is 1 hour before closing time.

Rehearsals may cause frequent and unpredictable closures of the auditorium. No ticket guarantees access to the performance hall.

Opéra Garnier Visit Prices

Opéra Garnier: Self-guided tour €25

Cancellation policy: tickets are non-cancellable and non-refundable.

Temporary Exhibitions at the Opéra Garnier

Check out other current exhibitions in Paris:
Current exhibitions in Paris.

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Common questions

What are the opening hours of the Opéra Garnier?

The Palais Garnier is open to visitors daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and until 6:00 PM in summer, except for occasional closures. Last entry is one hour before closing.

How do I get to the Opéra Garnier in Paris?

The visitor entrance is at the corner of Rue Scribe and Rue Auber, Paris (75009). The nearest stations are Opéra (metro lines 3, 7 and 8), Chaussée d'Antin – La Fayette (metro lines 7 and 9), Madeleine (metro lines 8 and 14) and Auber (RER A). If you have a Tootbus or Big Bus Paris hop-on hop-off pass, get off at the Opéra Garnier stop.

Do children have to pay?

No, admission is free for children up to and including age 12. Their free ticket must be collected at the on-site ticket office.

How long does it take to visit the Paris Opera?

To make the most of your visit to the Opéra Garnier, allow about 1h30.

What will I see during the visit?

You explore the public areas of the Palais Garnier at your own pace: the Grand Staircase, the Grand Foyer, the salons and the current temporary exhibition of the Opera Library-Museum.

Can I see the auditorium?

Not always. Rehearsals lead to frequent and unpredictable closures of the auditorium, and no ticket guarantees access to it.

Is the Paris Opera worth visiting?

Yes, the Palais Garnier is one of the most beautiful monuments in Paris, both inside and out. Its marble Grand Staircase and its Grand Foyer, which has little to envy the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, are worth the visit on their own.

What happens if I arrive late?

You can enter up to 30 minutes after the time shown on your ticket. After that, entry is no longer guaranteed, and the ticket is non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Can I bring a suitcase?

No, suitcases and travel bags are not allowed inside the Palais Garnier, and there is no cloakroom during visiting hours.

Is the visit accessible to people with reduced mobility?

Yes, a lift for people with reduced mobility gives access to the visitor areas. However, the temporary exhibitions and the shop are not accessible.

What else is there to see near the Opéra Garnier?

The Opéra Garnier is located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, a stone's throw from Boulevard Haussmann and the Galeries Lafayette. You are less than 5 minutes from the Paradox Museum Paris, 15 minutes from the Musée Grévin, the Paris wax museum, and less than 10 minutes from Place Vendôme and the Madeleine. Heading down the Avenue de l'Opéra towards the Louvre and the Seine, stop at the Palais-Royal to discover its garden and the famous Buren columns.

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Address

Angle des rues Scribe et Auber
75009 Paris

Customer Reviews

4.8/5 - 276 reviews

Christina D.

29 December 2025

It’s Valid!

I got nervous after ordering my tickets, because I didn’t get the email with the tickets until the next day. I got the confirmation email right away, but not the actual tickets until the next day. Then I read some bad reviews from other people saying they had gotten scammed. So I got nervous. But then the tickets came in an email, and they worked! I’ll also tell you that all the other ticket sites were sold out of their tickets for this event (touring the Palais Garnier), as well as tickets directly at the Palais Garnier. People were being turned away. So I was very happy to find these tickets! I will use this site again in the future to buy tickets, for sure.

Gary L.

Published over a year ago

This visit would have rated five stars, except that the Auditorium was closed to the public, so we were unable to view the Chagall ceiling, which was the primary prpose of our visit. Whilst that was a disappointment, I recognise that it was closed for necessary reasons and through no fault of the Opera House management. The remainder of the house was undeniably magnificent and well worth a visit in its own right. The cost was an extremely reasonable Eur 15 and was very good value. The venue was well run with a welcoming and helpful team.

Silvia M.

21 May 2026

A wonderful Weekend in Paris

Thanks to „Come to Paris“ we were able to visit the Palais Garnier short notice as we did not expect that tickets will be sold out so quickly! In the end we paid a lot more then the regular ticket price but thats the price for our lack in organization. Happy that I found Come to Paris Website.

Roxene E.

7 June 2026

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Sebastian was a wonderful tour guide with a wealth of information! He was very engaging, answered all of our many questions and definitely has a passion for what he does! My husband and I 100%recommend this tour!

Grace C.

Published over a year ago

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3 May 2026

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