Attraction · Paris · Updated on 1 November 2026.
Opéra Garnier is an attraction in Paris, France. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 5 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 310 m you'll find a public toilet, a water point and a bench.
Audio tour · Opéra Garnier
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You're standing in front of the Opéra Garnier, on the Place de l'Opéra in Paris. It's one of the most famous opera houses in the world. Architect Charles Garnier built it for Emperor Napoleon the Third, and it opened in 1875.
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Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.
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Museum of OrsayMuseum · 1.4 km awayEvery day 10:00-17:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.
Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.
Yes: a public toilet at 280 m and a water point at 300 m.
When you stand at Opéra Garnier, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.
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