Even Garnier himself described the building’s façade as having “perfect elegance” with a design that established a movement that was “boldly moving forward”. Grand designs The Opera Garnier is a true masterpiece of “classicism and eccentricity”. It’s a gripping tale of romance and mystery and well worth a watch – even if it’s only just a faint nod towards the Parisian influence. Phantom of the Opera The Phantom of the Opera was written by Gaston Leroux in 1910 and was partly inspired by real events that happened at the grand Palais during the late 19 th century, and a legendary tale about a ballerina’s skeleton being uncovered… Now, the tale is more famously told in the form of a musical onstage thanks to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s adaption. This was comically drawn on in the famous novel by Gaston Leroux, Phantom of the Opera, which drew heavily on influences from the famous Opera House. Unfortunately in the late 1890s, the counterweight of the chandelier burst through the ceiling, killing a member of the audience. However, because it was so large it was unpopular with some as it obstructed the view of those who sat in the fourth level boxes and it obstructed the view of the ceiling painted by Eugène Lenepveu. Give them light The famous chandelier which hangs from the ceiling of the Opera Garnier weighs a staggering 7 tonnes of pure bronze and crystal, and was designed by Garnier himself. With eclectic designs and extravagant interiors, the opera house was a hit and complimented by top performers and prima ballerinas the crowds came in the hordes. Commissioned in 1861 by Napoleon III, Charles Garnier, the Opera house was nothing short of an architectural delight – no doubt influenced by the beaux-arts.
So much so that it was nicknamed the Palais Garnier a name which has stuck over the years, overthrowing its original name Salle des Capucines. Probably the most famous opera house in the world, Opera Garnier, or Palais Garnier, is one of the most impressive landmarks in Paris and symbolises Second Empire opulence.
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