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
The guided tour includes an exterior presentation, the vestibule with the main staircase and, from 17 July to 28 August, access to the auditorium only during guided tours organised by the Tourist Office.
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.
Guided tour in French, English or Spanish on selected days - choose your language.
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se présenter 5 mn avant l'horaire de visite. Accessible aux personnes en situation de handicap.
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