11/22/2011

Opéra national de Paris

Take in a performance at the Opera National de Paris. The opera house hosts operas as well as ballets by the 157-member dance company, the Paris Opera Ballet. The Opera National de Paris attracts many famous choreographers and singers. Students and senior citizens may be able to take advantage of reduced ticket prices. If you're not on a schedule, you sometimes can get deals on tickets if you arrive right before a performance.
Palais Garnier has a total area of 11,000 square metres and offers a vast stage with room for up to 450 artists. The auditorium itself comprises roughly half of the total space, most of the rest being used to house necessary logistical support so that the demands of any opera can be met and even surpassed. This can include live horses running on a rotating stage.The opera seats only 2,200.
It remains an ornate building richly decorated with friezes, and winged figures among other statues and embellishments. This richness continues inside with velvet, gold leaf, and cherubs.
Visiting times are every day from 10:00 am to 5:oo pm,a normal price in 9 euro , but for students is 6 euro.Situated in the ninth arondisment , you can get there by Metro, Opera station or by bus.



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