A neoclassical opera house from 1780 with 12 columns and a magnificent interior.
Address: Place de la Comédie, 33000 Bordeaux
Architect Victor Louis built the Grand Théâtre between 1773 and 1780, at the height of Bordeaux's golden age. Its façade has 12 Corinthian columns topped by 12 statues: the nine Muses and the goddesses Juno, Venus and Minerva.
Inside, the great staircase and the blue-and-gold horseshoe auditorium inspired Charles Garnier when he designed the Paris Opéra a century later. Today it is home to the Opéra National de Bordeaux and its ballet.
The opera and ballet season runs from autumn to early summer.
Evening, for a performance or to see the façade lit up.
Guided tours of the interior run on selected days; book in advance.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
Yes, by guided tour on selected dates, or by attending a performance.
Opera, ballet and concerts by the Opéra National de Bordeaux.
The nine Muses and three goddesses: Juno, Venus and Minerva.
