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Opéra de la Bastille

Address: Pl. de la Bastille, Bastille/Nation, Paris | Map It
Phone: 08-92-89-90-90 tickets; 0033-1-72-29-35-35 from outside of France
www.operadeparis.fwwarningr

Category: Arts/Performance Venues
Location: Canal St-Martin, Bastille, and Oberkampf

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.8/5

Fodor's Review:

Paris's main opera house opened its doors on July 14, 1989, to mark the bicentennial of the French Revolution. The fabulous acoustics of the steeply sloping, stylish auditorium have earned more plaudits than the modern façade designed by Uruguay-born architect Carlos Ott. If you want to see a show, reserve your seat well in advance, or take your chances on the same day, when any unclaimed seats (at all price levels) are released shortly before show time.There are also 62 standing room-only tickets available before each show for EUR 5.Be sure to line up at least two hours before the curtain.

Metro: Bastille

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Reviewed by ericp331 from Arlington, VA on 11/18/06
Opera Bastille is very industrial in its architecture, with exposed granite/concrete inside the theatre itself, black-colored balconies and boxes, and, acoustically, obviously not optimal for opera, as they have microphones at the lip of the stage and speakers suspended from the ceiling.
They get world-class opera singers and put on great performances, but if you're a purist, try to schedule your trip for when the opera is performing at Palais Garnier, and be sure to book your tickets online well in advance.