Opéra
Postal Codes 75002 & 75009
The opulent façade of the Opéra Garnier stands proudly in the center of this bustling Paris district, renowned for its large department stores (Galeries Lafayette, Printemps), covered passages, and malls. Welcome to the Parisian shopping heaven — one that can turn quite hellish before Christmas! Making it even busier, the neighborhood also hosts many corporate offices and bank headquarters. Fortunately, numerous on-the-go eateries, cafés, and brasseries can be found in the surrounding streets, making it easy to take a short break from the rush or keep your energy up during a shopping craze.
The Must-Sees Near Opéra
WHAT NOT TO MISS IN THIS PARIS NEIGHBORHOOD
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Shop at the impressive Galeries Lafayette and admire the architecture
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Walk through the elegant Galerie Vivienne, a beautiful 19th-century covered passage
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Enjoy an authentic and affordable French meal at brasserie Le Vaudeville
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Visit the opulent Opéra Garnier
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Pick up a bottle of wine at the legendary Caves Legrand
The Best Restaurants Around Opéra
WHERE TO EAT IN THE AREA
The Best Bars & Cafés near Opéra
WHERE TO DRINK IN THE DISTRICT
The Best Shops by Opéra
WHERE TO DO SOME SHOPPING
The Best Ways to Relax Around Opéra
WHERE TO UNWIND IN THE ARRONDISSEMENT
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Map of Opéra
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Lying between the Place de la Bourse in the 2nd Arrondissement and Gare Saint-Lazare in the 9th, this area is always full of activity.
Main metro stations in the Opéra neighborhood:
- Opéra (Lines 3, 7, 8)
- Chaussé d’Antin – La Fayette (Lines 7, 9)
- Gare Saint-Lazare (Lines 3, 12, 13, 14)
- Auber (RER A)
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