They are among the most emblematic cultural monuments of Paris, and yet will have to close their door to the public. The Court of Auditors is categorical: in an analysis report on the management and accounts of the Paris National Opera (OnP) published Thursday October 24, it points out the aging of the Palais Garnier and the Opéra Bastilleand reveals that they will each know two years of work. These will take effect in a short while, from July 2027 for the national theater of the 9th, and from July 2030 for the modern opera hall of the 12th. https://twitter.com/LeParisien_75/status/1850906665735815466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Two operas that deteriorate very quickly
This is not the first time that the two buildings have undergone work, but often for periods of time shortnot allowing compensate for their increasing aging. In April 2023, the main facade of the Palais Garnier had been restored, while keeping the building open to the public. This time, the need to initiate a in-depth renovation East ” urgent », according to the Court of Auditors, while the high attendance of the places quickly damages its equipment.
« Several studies and diagnoses also highlight the deep needs of modernization of the Palais Garnier and stage spaces », Describes the instance. Everything needs to be reviewed,roof waterproofing to the stage machinery passing through the hangersthe stage frame and the is. Same observation for the Bastille opera, which is beginning its 32nd year of activity without major operation.
Nearly 200 million euros of work
In its scenario, the Court of Auditors calculates the cost of the work at 196 million eurosan expense which would be spread between 2024 and 2030. In order not to close the two establishments at the same time and, thus, to maintain continuous reception of the public, the OnP is counting alternate work : the Palais Garnier will go under the knife first in 2027before passing the baton to Bastille in 2030.
News that is both sad and joyful for fans of shows, music and history, who will still be able to enjoy the programming of the two establishments for a few years before a well deserved break.
