Paris Opera

Opéra de la Bastille, pl. de la Bastille (☎08 92 89 90 90; www.operadeparis.fr), The Opéra Garnier's “ugly” other half, the Opéra de la Bastille tends to do pieces with a more modern spin. Though the building's decor is somewhat questionable, the operas and ballets tend to be breathtaking enough to compensate. There may not be gilded columns, but you'll still feel like you're at the opera. The 2010-2011 season will include the operas Siegfried and Akhmatova, and the ballets Romeo and Juliet and Swan Lake. For wheelchair-access, call 2 weeks ahead 01 40 01 18 50. Tickets can be purchased by Internet, mail, phone, or in person. Rush tickets 15min. before show for students under 25 and seniors. Tickets €5-200. Box office open M-Sa 10:30am-6:30pm. Takes credit cards. Wheelchair access.
Opéra Garnier, pl. de l'Opéra (☎08 92 89 90 90; www.operadeparis.fr), Imagine The Opéra (capital T, capital O) in Paris; now go to the Opéra Garnier. Hosts mostly ballet, chamber music, and symphonies. Tickets usually available 2 weeks before the show. For wheelchair access call 2 weeks ahead. Ticket prices vary; operas €7-160, ballets €6-80. Box office open M-Sa 10:30am-6:30pm. Last-minute discount tickets go on sale 1hr. before show. Takes credit cards. Wheelchair access.

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