History
Who commissioned the Paris Opera House?
Napoleon III
What is the architectural style?
Beaux-Arts
What is the name of the famously haunted opera box? (Say a number 1-10)
Box 5
How long does a typical visit to the Palais Garnier last?
1 to 1.5 hours
What arrondissement is the opera house located in?
What year was the Opera House officially inaugurated?
1875
Name one famous place within 10 minutes of the opera
Galeries Lafayette
Place Vendome
what supernatural character is said to haunt the opera house?
The Phantom of the Opera
What 2 amenities make the opera house tourist-friendly?
Gift shop and cafe
Closest metro station to the Palais Garnier?
Opera (Lines 3,7, and 8)
What major War delayed construction?
The FrancoPrussian War
How many years did it take to complete construction?
15 years
What was founded in the opera's basement in 1907?
A skeleton
What is one feature visitors may find closed ocasionally?
The auditorium
Name one famous place within 10 minutes of the opera
Galeries Lafayette
Place Vendome
Who was the Architect of the Palais Garnier?
Charles Garnier
The Grand Foyer was inspired by which famous room in Versailles?
The Hall of Mirrors
Which word is traditionally forbidden to say inside the Palais Garnier?
Rope
How much does a ticket to a performance at the Opera cost?
Around 10 euros
The interior of the Palais Garnier contains genuine gold leaf as part of its decoration
True, adorned with real gold