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Opéra

The 2nd & 9th Arrondissements

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 Around Opéra

WHAT NOT TO MISS IN THIS PARIS NEIGHBORHOOD
Dome of the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

Shop at the impressive Galeries Lafayette and admire the architecture

Galerie Vivienne luxury Paris shopping gallery.

Walk through the elegant Galerie Vivienne, a beautiful 19th-century covered passage

Traditional Parisian Brasserie

Enjoy an authentic and affordable French meal at brasserie Le Vaudeville

Golden ceiling and chandeliers in Paris Opera Garnier

Visit the opulent Opéra Garnier

Paris wine shop and gourmet food shop

Pick up a bottle of wine at the legendary Caves Legrand

Inside the Passage du Grand-Cerf in Paris.
Experiences, Guided Tours
Stroll Through 19th-Century Paris
Step back in time and into the Paris of the 19th century. Learn how the architecture, innovations, and politics of the time shaped the city as you walk its charming streets, explore its covered passages, and shop in one of the world’s first department stores — just as Parisians did then! Abo…
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Planning Q&A session for your Parisian trip
Concierge Services, Travel Services
Planning Assistance Session
You already know more or less what you’d like to do while in Paris, but wouldn’t you love to get some personalized planning assistance from a local? To make sure you have the best trip possible and to ease any initial concerns or answer any questions, chat with us during a one-time phone or Skype s…
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Paris cooking class and market shopping experience
Experiences, Gastronomic Experiences
Market To Table Tour & Cooking Class
Join American expat chef and cook book author Alisa of Sweet Pea Paris, for an authentically Parisian experience. You’ll start your adventure by following Alisa to one of Paris’s best marchés (fresh food markets), where you’ll tour the stalls, meet the merchants, discover local products, and…
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Basket of French breakfast essentials including orange juice, eggs, milk, jam, and sparkling wine.
Travel Services, Welcome Services
Parisian Welcome Baskets
What better than to be welcomed into your Parisian home with a true French touch? For those early arrivals, we’ll deliver delicious, carefully chosen, fresh food, and drinks directly to your apartment! Both little luxuries and the French essentials produced in France by brands we know, love, and tr…
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The Best Places To Relax Near Opéra

WHERE TO UNWIND IN THE ARRONDISSEMENT
Theatre Michel
Theater & Shows

Théâtre Michel

Charming Paris Theater Offering English Subtitles
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    Map of Opéra

    Discover the district with our bird’s-eye-view map
    Paris Opéra neighborhood map

    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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