The modern home of the Paris Opera, designed by Carlos Ott and inaugurated by François Mitterrand on 13 July 1989, the eve of the Revolution's bicentenary. Its 90-minute guided tours take you behind the scenes of a modern theatre of impressive size.
- Address
- Place de la Bastille, 75012 Paris
- Hours
- Performances most evenings in season; 1h30 guided tours (in French) on set dates, meeting at 120 Rue de Lyon
- Best time to go
- Evening · About 3 h
- Price
- Guided tour EUR 20 (12-25s EUR 15); performances priced per show (operadeparis.fr, 2026)
- Price level
- €€€
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Tours are in French only; closed shoes are required and children under 8 are not admitted.
- Arrive 10 minutes early at the artists' entrance, 120 Rue de Lyon: latecomers are refused.
- Book tours online as e-tickets.