We thoroughly enjoyed our visit which included some time watching ballet practice.
I could not convince anyone to take the elevator back down to the ground floor as it was suspected we might be 'attacked' by the 'phantom'. Certainly, the elevator was very old and I think at the time it was being repaired.

Part of the Grand Staircase in Palais Garnier Opera de Paris

The ceiling above the main staircase. The ceiling above the staircase was painted by Isidore Pils to depict The Triumph of Apollo, The Enchantment of Music Deploying its Charms, Minerva Fighting Brutality Watched by the Gods of Olympus, and The City of Paris Receiving the Plan of the New Opéra.

The ceiling of Chagall at the Palais Garnier
On 23 September 1964, the new ceiling of the Opéra Garnier was inaugurated with great pomp. It was painted by Marc Chagall at the request of André Malraux

Amphitheatre and Orchestra Pit entrance

Interior, and doorways to boxes

Box seats in the auditorium

Ornate ceilings and columns

Seating inside the auditorium

The day we were leaving Paris, was the first night of the Bolshoi Ballet. My two granddaughters were greatly disappointed at missing out on the opportunity of a lifetime, to see the Bolshoi Ballet at the Paris Opera House.

But we did get to see the principals practicing.
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