Royal Opera of Versailles

  • 4 avenue de Paris, 78000 Versailles
  • Capacity: 750 seats
  • Gare de Versailles-Château-Rive-Gauche     

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ABOUT

History and Fun Facts about the Royal Opera of Versailles

 

Categorized as one of the largest performance halls in Europe during its inauguration in 1770 requested by Louis XV, it is presently still admired as one of the grand luxurious stages in Paris due to its lavishing décor composed of early-century design. The ceiling above the room comprises an exquisite form of art, something similar to what you would see in the Sistine Chapel in Rome.

 

Opéra Royal was no ordinary room, it was prestigious among wealthy individuals who fancied theater. Hosting 1,500 people, only a specific number of guests were invited to view the best shows in Paris at the esteemed Versailles palace. Later, the room was also used as a ballroom and a banquet hall.

 

After the revolution, the Opéra Royal room was left whole but stripped of its 18th-century embellishment. Altering its original appearance, the room is renovated for official shows such as the opening of the Versailles museum in 1837. Renovated and inaugurated once again in 1957 after the Second World War by orders of architect André Japy, the room undertook a whole new look. In 2009 Opéra Royal opened its doors to spectators from all over the world and began to display an array of enlightened shows such as contemporary dance, ballet recitals, opera, and classical music concerts. Presently it offers more than 100 performances per season in its golden room occupied with ostentatious chandeliers, surrounded by red velvet seating.

 

 

Fast facts
Capacity: 750
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Air conditioning: No
Heating: Yes
Coat Check: Yes (free service)

LOCATION

4 avenue de Paris, 78000 Versailles

Gare de Versailles-Château-Rive-Gauche    

Past shows at this venue

Ballet & Dance

Preljocaj's Gravity (Gravité)

A ballet recital different from the rest, a show that contradicts the gravitation pull within the choreography itself
until 3/14/25
from 99 €

Concert

The Royal Opera's 250th Anniversary Gala Dinner and Concert

A VIP event celebrating the Royal Opera's 250th Anniversary: the concert will be followed by a grand supper in the Palace of Versailles.
until 11/3/20
from 850 €