The Opéra Garnier, also known as Palais Garnier, is a renowned opera house located in Paris, France. It was designed by architect Charles Garnier in a flamboyant Beaux-Arts style, featuring an extravagant facade, intricate decorations, and a lavish interior. Commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III as part of the Parisian reconstruction project led by Baron Haussmann, its construction began in 1861 and was completed in 1875. The Opéra Garnier has been the home of the Paris Opera and has hosted many of the world’s premier opera and ballet performances. Its grand staircase, marble friezes, and the magnificent Chagall-painted ceiling in the main auditorium are among its most famous features. Today, it stands not only as a top venue for opera and ballet but also as a historic monument visited by tourists from around the globe.