The
Palais Garnier (
pronounced: [palɛ ɡaʁnje]) is a 1,979-seat
opera house, which was built from 1861 to 1875 for the
Paris Opera. It was originally called the
Salle des Capucines because of its location on the
Boulevard des Capucines in the
9th arrondissement of Paris, but soon became known as the Palais Garnier in recognition of its opulence and its architect,
Charles Garnier. The theatre is also often referred to as the
Opéra Garnier, and historically was known as the
Opéra de Paris or simply the Opéra
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