This beautiful Beaux-Arts building, called Palais Garnier, opened in 1874. Seventy sculptors created bronze busts of famous composers adorning the southern façade plus more gilded statues atop Corinthian columns. The Opera House has something to please any observer. The interior is more impressive. Primarily ballet is performed at Opéra Garnier. Most operas are staged at the L’Opéra Bastille.
