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Renovations on historic Paris Opera house extended by three years
The overhaul now includes decontamination work after lead was found, and the Paris Opera says the project will cost 450 million euros.
- On Thursday, the Paris Opera announced a three-year extension for the Palais Garnier renovation, pushing the reopening to 2032 due to lead contamination discovered during planning.
- Paris Opera director general Alexander Neef told AFP that 'stricter regulations' require lead removal from the stage area, extending the project to five years to avoid future major works.
- The 150-year-old Palais Garnier, famed for its Marc Chagall ceiling and grand marble entrance, faces estimated renovation costs of €450 million .
- Previously planned for 2027–2029, the overhaul now spans five years, delaying the closure of the Bastille opera house, which begins renovations only after Palais Garnier work concludes.
- Major Paris tourist attractions, including the Pompidou Centre and the Louvre Museum, also face costly repairs as the City manages widespread infrastructure maintenance challenges.
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The schedule has been extended due to the presence of lead. Another consequence: the work planned at Bastille will only start in the 2033-2034 season.
The Paris Opera has announced that the Palais Garnier will be closed from 2027 to 2032, three years longer than initially planned, due to lead contamination.
Alexander Neef, managing director of the Opéra de Paris, announced on Thursday 2 July that the Palais Garnier should close five years for work, from 2027 to 2032, instead of the two years originally envisaged. In question, an extension of the modernisation site due to the presence of lead.
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