"Tous à l'Opéra!" | Discovering Bordeaux's Magnificent Grand Théâtre
Every second weekend of May, France celebrates "Tous à l'Opéra!" (All to the Opera!), a nationwide event where iconic theaters in Paris, Bordeaux, Nantes, Montpellier, Metz, Toulouse, and Nancyopen their doors for free backstage tours—a rare chance to peek behind the velvet curtains! 🎭 National Opera of Bordeaux Built in 1780 (nearly a century older than Paris' Opéra Garnier!) Architecture: Neoclassical masterpiece🏛️ with 12 Corinthian columnsand gilded interiors✨ History: 1,100 seats🪑 where 18th-century noblesin embroidered silks👑 gossiped during performances "Fashion battles"were as fierce as the operas! ("Who wore it best?"👗💃) Today: Hosts ballet🩰, opera🎶, and orchestral nights🎻 (year-end shows sell out fast!) 💡 Insider Tips 1️⃣ "Dernière Minute" Tickets: Half-price deals💰 (€10-20!) if you queue 30min before showtime⏳ 2️⃣ Best Photo Spot: Sunset🌇 on Place de la Comédie(rain-slicked marble glows pink!) 3️⃣ Annual Highlight: December ballet🎄 (book 3+ months ahead) #OperaForAll #BordeauxBeauty #ArtAppreciation #ClassicalArchitecture
