Opera House guided tour
Bordeaux's city centre features a marvellously elegant monument. The Grand Théâtre has delighted visitors and been the pride and joy of Bordeaux for over two centuries.
- Bordeaux's must-see monument
- 50 min guided tour
- Headquarters of the Opéra National de Bordeaux
A majestic building designed at the end of the 18th century by the architect Victor Louis, the Grand Théâtre is undoubtedly the most spectacular. It stands on the site of the ancient Roman temple of the Pillars of Tutelle. Its elegant and refined neo-classical architecture makes it one of the most beautiful theatres in Europe.
It is one of the few remaining theatres to have been built entirely of wood. It was inaugurated in 1780 with the presentation of Racine's "Athalie". Since 1990, ongoing restoration work has restored the Grand-Théâtre to its 18th-century glory, while adapting it to the needs of our time.
The guided tour includes an exterior presentation of the building, followed by a visit to the vestibule, the Great Staircase and the auditorium.
Guided tour in French, English or Spanish - choose your language.
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se présenter 5 mn avant l'horaire de visite. Accessible aux personnes en situation de handicap.
Answer from Monsieur l'Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Bordeaux Métropole
Dear Marina, It is with regret that we read your review. Due to demonstrations in town, the Grand-Théâtre canceled its 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. tours, and we contacted customers to reschedule them at the end of the afternoon. That day, the tours were only offered in French (even the 2 p.m. tour that you had chosen). As you had booked a visit in French online, my colleagues must have assumed that you had the information. However, we are sincerely sorry. In a quality concern, we sent your impressions to the service in charge. Best regards. The Bordeaux Tourist Office team