l'opera garnier

Architectural styles: Baroque Revival architecture, Beaux-Arts architecture, Second Empire architecture

Architect: Charles Garnier

The Palais Garnier is a 1,979-seat opera house, which was built from 1861 to 1875 for the Paris Opera. It was originally called the Salle des Capucines because of its location on the Boulevard des Capucines in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, but soon became known as the Palais Garnier in recognition of its luxury, and its architect, Charles Garnier. The theatre is also often referred to as the Opéra Garnier and historically was known as the Opéra de Paris or simply the Opéra. The Palais Garnier is probably the most famous opera house in the world .