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Jun 7th, 2006, 09:41 AM
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You can do it from their website, www.operadeparis.fr
Jun 7th, 2006, 10:08 AM
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kenderina,
Thank you, before you finished I checked it out. The site only lists shows through June and July for sale. The home page Calendrier lists a show, "cosi fann tutte" in palais garnier on 18 September. But the ticket page does not let you buy now?
Thank you, before you finished I checked it out. The site only lists shows through June and July for sale. The home page Calendrier lists a show, "cosi fann tutte" in palais garnier on 18 September. But the ticket page does not let you buy now?
Jun 7th, 2006, 10:18 AM
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There should be a notice 'ouverture des reservations', or 'opening of reservations', which for the ballet I was interested in said the fifth of July for Internet reservations.
I don't think that any reservations are being taken now for the 2006-2007 season.
I'm planning on getting on the website right away on July 5!
Sandy
I don't think that any reservations are being taken now for the 2006-2007 season.
I'm planning on getting on the website right away on July 5!
Sandy
Jun 7th, 2006, 10:48 AM
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Well, you have Lucia di Lamermoor the 17th , but it's a matinee. So not all hope is lost for you 
Anyway, if you wife will be happier at the ballet..you also will , if she gets bored..maybe you will be not so happy
Anyway, if you wife will be happier at the ballet..you also will , if she gets bored..maybe you will be not so happy
Jun 7th, 2006, 11:05 AM
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It does appear to me that I can not yet make the reservation, however I do not see where an indication of the date I can reserve is. What would one wear to the ballet and what time will the performance end?
Jun 7th, 2006, 11:13 AM
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You will have to wait till July for the reservations. I have no idea of the duration of the ballet..I don't know that ballet. But it will last no more than two hours , I think.
I went to a ballet performance in London dressed casual (not sports shoes or too casual outfits
) and everybody was dressed like that. Probably the Palace Garnier will be a bit more dressy , but if it is not a premiere I would not worry too much.
I went to a ballet performance in London dressed casual (not sports shoes or too casual outfits
) and everybody was dressed like that. Probably the Palace Garnier will be a bit more dressy , but if it is not a premiere I would not worry too much.
Jun 7th, 2006, 11:14 AM
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Ok, once you're on the main site, and you've clicked on 'calendrier', then you see that ballet for the 20th. Click on the name, 'La Dame Aux Camellias', and it will bring you direct to the site for that ballet.
At the bottom of the page, where it says 'ouverture des reservations', under the dates for performances, you see 'Internet 5 juillet 2006', i.e., July 5.
As far as what to wear, I've only been to one ballet in Paris so far, and it appeared to me that dress ranged from pretty casual to very dressed up. Somebody else might have more extensive ideas to give you.
As far as the time, since it starts at 7:30pm, I'd just guess maybe 10-10:30?
Again, my experience is limited.
Sandy
At the bottom of the page, where it says 'ouverture des reservations', under the dates for performances, you see 'Internet 5 juillet 2006', i.e., July 5.
As far as what to wear, I've only been to one ballet in Paris so far, and it appeared to me that dress ranged from pretty casual to very dressed up. Somebody else might have more extensive ideas to give you.
As far as the time, since it starts at 7:30pm, I'd just guess maybe 10-10:30?
Again, my experience is limited.
Sandy
Jun 7th, 2006, 12:11 PM
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Hi beck01,
I've been to the Garnier for a ballet, and the dress has ranged from very casual to dressier, but not long evening gown/tuxedo type dressy, except perhaps at the New Year's Eve gala.
Our experience at the Garnier and the Bastille (for the past 5 seasons, usually btw. Xmas-NY Eve) is that nowadays, you'll find a very broad range of dress. We've seen very elegant French women in the priciest front tier seats dressed in those ultra expensive designer jeans. And gentlemen in jeans and black T shirts, designer of course
I've been to the Garnier for a ballet, and the dress has ranged from very casual to dressier, but not long evening gown/tuxedo type dressy, except perhaps at the New Year's Eve gala.
Our experience at the Garnier and the Bastille (for the past 5 seasons, usually btw. Xmas-NY Eve) is that nowadays, you'll find a very broad range of dress. We've seen very elegant French women in the priciest front tier seats dressed in those ultra expensive designer jeans. And gentlemen in jeans and black T shirts, designer of course
Jun 7th, 2006, 02:25 PM
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hi, Beck01 -- I will see that ballet myself this summer, I guess they are continuing it next year.
I've been to the Garnier quite a few times, and it's like most major cities' performing venues nowadays. You can literally wear anything and will see anything. So, whatever you feel comfortable wearing for a nice evening out. I just wear a skirt and some nice blouse or top, usually, with semi-dressy shoes. What that translates to men -- well, just something fairly decent, not too casual.
That's a fairly long ballet, I think the run time is around three hours. At least they start at 7:30 at Garnier, I like that, but I do like it when you can get out by 10. It has two intermissions, I believe, so don't count on it being early.
I've been to the Garnier quite a few times, and it's like most major cities' performing venues nowadays. You can literally wear anything and will see anything. So, whatever you feel comfortable wearing for a nice evening out. I just wear a skirt and some nice blouse or top, usually, with semi-dressy shoes. What that translates to men -- well, just something fairly decent, not too casual.
That's a fairly long ballet, I think the run time is around three hours. At least they start at 7:30 at Garnier, I like that, but I do like it when you can get out by 10. It has two intermissions, I believe, so don't count on it being early.
