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Opéra Garnier
Commonly known simply as the “Paris Opera,” this famous opera house built by Charles Garnier is striking and opulent. When it opened in 1875 it was the largest theatre and opera house in the world, and took almost 15 years to build. The architecture is a mix of Baroque, classical and Napoleonic styles, and is lavish and decorative to the point of being over the top. The building’s acoustic and style are well-suited to opera, though few operas are currently put on here. There are some concerts of a variety of styles, but the venue is now mostly used for ballet performances.
Opening times (Box office): Daily 10 am - 5 pm
8 rue Scribe
75009
Paris
Tel: +33 (0)1 40011789
Opéra Bastille
This venue is relatively new, and since its opening in 1989 has taken over the opera scene in Paris. The majority of the city’s operas are now put on here, instead of at the traditional Opera Garnier. The building of the Opéra Bastille is strikingly modern, and was constructed with the goal of making opera more relevant and accessible to the average person. Both opera and ballet perfomances are given here.
Opening times (Box office): Daily 11 am – 6 pm
120 Place de la Bastille
75012
Paris
Tel: +33 (0)1 43439696
Glaz’Art
This is a hip location to hear music, part concert hall and part café. It was opened in 1992 and has since become a popular place to hear both established and up-and-coming artists. This is a place where almost anything goes, and the types of perfomances offered are very varied, including blues, rock, pop, jazz, and many other styles.
Opening times: Mon and Tues 11 am - 6 pm, Wed - Fri 11 am - 6 pm and 8.30 pm - 2 am, Sat and Sun 10 pm - 5 am
7-15 avenue de la Porte de la Villette
75019
Paris
Tel: +33 (0)1 40366615
Au Duc des Lombards
This is a jazz club located in the Les Halles district. The jazz played here is lively, modern and sometimes avant-garde, performed in a traditional old fashioned club atmopshere.
42 rue des Lombards
75001
Paris
Tel: +33 (0)1 42332288
Auditorium du Louvre
Several of the best classical music ensembles in Paris perform at this venue, as well as a number of renowned visiting groups. The emphasis is on chamber music from a variety of periods. On Thursday there is a series showcasing promising young musicians.
Palais du Louvre, 99 rue de Rivoli
75001
Paris
Tel: +33 (0)1 40205555
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