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Théâtre national de l'Opéra, dit opéra Garnier

Paris 9e Arrondissement, Paris, France

The record

Designation
Historic monument, classified (classé)
Protection
classé MH
Extent of protection
Le théâtre (architecture et décor extérieur et intérieur (cad. 2015 00 AS 01 27) : classement par arrêté du 16 octobre 1923
Protection dates
1923/10/16 : classé MH
Type
opéra
Main period of construction
3e quart 19e siècle
Dates
1862, 1875
Architect or builder
Garnier Charles (architecte)
Ownership
propriété de l'État
Commune
Paris 9e Arrondissement
Département
Paris
Region
Île-de-France
Country
France
Coordinates
48.87203, 2.33179
Mérimée reference
PA00089004

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David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

5 historical maps cover this location, the earliest the 1832 map "Paris environs." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).

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The Ministère de la Culture's notice

La construction de l'opéra fut décidée par Napoléon III dans le cadre des travaux menés par le baron Haussmann. Charles Garnier remporte le concours en 1860 ; les travaux durent près de 15 ans et l'opéra n'est inauguré qu'en 1875.

English translation

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The construction of the opera was decided by Napoleon III within the framework of the work carried out by Baron Haussmann. Charles Garnier wins the competition in 1860; the work lasts nearly 15 years and the opera is not inaugurated until 1875.

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Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.

Base Mérimée, Ministère de la Culture, data last updated 2026-09-17, reused under the Licence Ouverte / Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab). Record text is reproduced unchanged. Ministère de la Culture · Licence Ouverte 2.0
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