Great on the Ballet, as I said my wife will be very happy. I will have to surprize her. I hope they will mail the tickets to the US. I am looking forward to the trip (my first) and to the architechture of the building. I enjoy the historical part of the trip, and my wife will be quite pleased with the chance to see a great ballet. I was hoping to be able to grab a bite to eat afterwards, any suggestions? Last year we were in Sevillia and dinner was served well after 10. I am not sure about Paris. Thank you all for the help and advice.

Well, I haven't been there (yet), but I understand that Le Grand Cafe, which is just down the street at 4, Blvd. des Capucines, is a great place to grab a bite after the ballet. I'm planning to try it when I'm there this fall. Here's their website, if you'd like to check it out.
http://www.legrandcafe.com/

Sandy

(why did that url insist on coming up twice?)

Well, I guess it didn't; just looked like it did when I was writing.

Sandy

oh, they definitely mail tickets to the US, no problem, and no extra fee. I just bought some myself online a couple weeks ago, and didn't see any way to check that you just wanted to pick them up on-site. I do remember doing that before, so was confused -- but it's possible the last time I order them online very shortly before the performance, so they didn't mail -- I don't recall.

They came pretty quickly, actually, although they tell you that if by any chance they don't arrive, you can take your confirmation number or something. I know I got them in less than two weeks to the East Coast of US.

I also like the Grand Cafe very much, I think that's a good choice. They do stay open very late -- even all night, I think.