Guide
How to Visit the Paris Opera House: Tickets, Hours, Tours and Everything You Need to Know
The whole visit in one page. Which door, what a ticket costs, why there are two adult prices, and what happens when the auditorium is shut.
Paris Opera House Tours Blog
Five pieces on the Palais Garnier: how to visit it, what is behind each of the eight doors a ticket opens, the facts that surprise people, taking children, and which of the company's two theatres you actually want. Paris Opera House Tours compares the departures themselves.
The building
Inside the Paris Opera House Room by Room: Every Space a Visit Covers
Eight named rooms in the order you meet them, with how long each one is worth and what to look for while you are in it.
Facts
14 Facts About the Paris Opera House That Will Surprise You
The water tank under the foundations, the counterweight that came through the ceiling, and two capacity figures that are both correct.
Families
The Paris Opera House with Kids: How Long to Allow, What They'll Like and What It Costs
Under-13s go free, the tablet has a children's route, and one operator's own reviewer says ninety minutes is the limit.
Compare
Palais Garnier vs Opera Bastille: Which Paris Opera House Should You Visit?
One company, two theatres, 114 years apart. Which one you want depends on whether you came for the building or for the singing.
Longer reading
The planning guides go further on the decisions that stall a booking — guided against self-guided, where to buy, and which month to come. The FAQ set answers the short questions.