El Palais Garnier, que lleva el nombre del arquitecto que lo creó en 1862, fue inmortalizado por el escritor Gaston Leroux en su libro "El Fantasma de la Ópera". La arquitectura tiene mezcla de estilos barroco, clásico, griego y napoleónico. La sala de descanso está decorada con mosaicos, una cúpula decorada por el pintor Marc Chagall y una gran escalera rococó que conduce a las fastuosas salas de recepción. Fuera del teatro, verán cuatro estatuas de piedra que representan alegorías de la Música, la Poesía Lírica, el Teatro Lírico y la Danza. Desde la apertura del Ópera Bastille, el Palais Garnier se ha concentrado en la danza.
This cultural center is situated in Paris' 8th arrondissement and provides a variety of performances, and activities. Offerings include dance classes and recitals, concerts, theatrical performances, sports and games. The program tends towards the contemporary, and is tailored for audiences of all ages.
The Forum Léo-Ferré purposefully keeps its events intimate, with seating for 100 audience members organized cabaret-style. The programming focuses chiefly on intelligent French expression through song. The beginning of the Forum was an annual concert organized in honor of Léo Ferré, respectfully performing and interpreting his poetic songs.
This grand event hall is perfect for galas, balls, receptions and other elegant affairs. The decor spares no detail of absolute luxury, featuring glimmering chandeliers, marble fireplaces, and Versailles parquet wood floors. Salon Honnorat offers 400 square meters (988 square feet) with seven-meter (23-feet) tall ceilings, impressive audio-visual capabilities, and six grandiose windows.
Cinéma Jean Vigo is a delightful movie theater and event venue in the Gennevilliers commune of Paris. Named after legendary French film director Jean Vigo, this theater holds film screenings, film festivals, music concerts and diverse events in its premises. International musicians of repute have held stage here, amidst applause and appreciation from the crowd. A sense of history is hard to miss at the venue. Call ahead for event details.