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View of Théâtre de la Ville

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A view looking to the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris, with the Tour Saint-Jacques in the background. See more www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life.html

Theatre Marigny

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This photo shows the Theatre Marigny found within the Jardins des Champs Elysees, showing the unusual shape of this historical venue. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_jardins_des_champs_elysees.html

Theatre Marigny in Champs Elysees Gardens

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The Theatre Marigny which can be found within the Jardin des Champs Elysees has been there since 1885 and is available for anyone to enjoy the shows and concerts which are held inside. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

The Palais Garnier Opera House in Paris with its museum, tours and performances

The Palais Garnier, also known as the Opera Garnier is the 13th theatre to house the Paris Opera since it was founded in the late 1660's by King Louis XIV, and this particular opera house was built by the orders of Napoleon III to be part of the great Parisian reconstruction project, the building being named after the architect Charles Garnier. The Palais Garnier was inaugurated in 1875 on 5th January after taking a full 15 years to complete. Today now it is known by various different names from the Opera National de Paris, the Palais Garnier and finally, Opera Garnier. Nowadays the main focus is ballet performances as other operas are performed in the newer Paris Opera House of the Opera Bastille . The Opera Garnier was renovated in 2000, making the main facade impressive to look at just as if it was from the 19th century again with its many rich colours and golden statue work. Yet one of the most well known features of this tourist attraction has to be the Grand Staircase, th...