Built 1769-1770 as "Opéra Royal" by Ange-Jacques Gabriel for King Louis XV, based on an existing 17th century building by François Mansart.

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the Opéra was opened with Lully's "Persée" in celebration of the marriage of the dauphin .

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Closed during the French Revolution.

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Revived by King Louis-Philippe, re-decoration of the auditorium. Re-opened with Molière's "Le Misanthrope".

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It was converted into a hall for parliament meetings by Edmond de Joly.

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The theatre was renovated to the original design from 1770 between 1952 -55. Re-opened on 9th April of 1957 with Act II of the Rameau's "Les Indes Galantes".

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