For the first time, the Box of Honour, one of the most exclusive private viewing areas in the theater, has been transformed into a majestic bedroom, offering an exceptional night to guests that befit the mysteries and architectural splendor of the Palais Garnier. In addition to the luxurious accommodations, guests will have the opportunity to “haunt” the halls of the iconic building, including a visit to the real underground lake, home of the Phantom, featured in the famous novel.
Since its opening in London in 1986, The Phantom of the Opera has been performed in 183 cities across 17 languages, captivating over 145 million people worldwide. The show has been running for more than 36 years in the West End and on Broadway, making it the longest-running show on Broadway, and has received over 70 major theatre awards, including seven Tony Awards and four Olivier awards. In 2022, a Global Edition of the beloved soundtrack, featuring Andrew Lloyd Webber’s full score in seven global languages and a special eight-compilation disc, was released.
The Paris Opera has been a center of artistic creation for over 350 years, renowned for the quality and diversity of its programming at the Palais Garnier and the Opéra Bastille, and the unique architecture of its two theaters, which are open to visitors during the day. Each season, the Opera presents over 400 ballet, opera, and concert performances to almost 900,000 spectators, along with a program dedicated to young audiences, thanks to the daily work of its 1,800 employees: artists (musicians, chorus artists, dancers, Academy and Dance artists), craftsmen, technicians, and administrative staff. The Opera is dedicated to the appreciation of its artistic and architectural heritage, as emphasized by its Director, Alexander Neef, who states, “our institution is heir to exceptional heritage and savoir-faire, and wishes to make outreach one of its priorities for the 21st century”.
The host of the stay is Véronique Leroux, the great-granddaughter of the French novelist who created the world-famous phantom character, Gaston Leroux. Guests will be staying in the largest opera box in the Palais Garnier, known as the Box of Honour, which is usually reserved for visiting dignitaries. The exquisite chamber has been transformed for an exclusive guest experience that includes a private ballet initiation with one of the Opera de Paris Ballet dancers, an exclusive recital performed by the artists of Paris Opera Academy, dinner in the lavish Foyer de la Danse, and a tour of hidden areas in the Palais, rarely seen by the public, including the Opera’s incredible private archives and famous underground lake.
Phans may request to book the overnight stay on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from 6:00 PM CET at airbnb.com/opera. The stay will take place on Sunday, July 16, 2023. The one-night stay will cost 37 euros* in honor of the Box of Honour’s number. To request to book, the booking guest must have a verified Airbnb profile, a good track record on the platform, and be aged 18+. Maximum occupancy is two persons, and guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from Paris, France. Let the dream begin.
The guest who wishes to make a booking must have a verified Airbnb profile, a positive track record on the platform, and be at least 18 years old. The maximum occupancy allowed is two persons, and guests are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from Paris, France.
