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Dine and relish your food at the best restaurants in the city. Get yourself a royal treatment at Café de la Paix which is one of the most popular café in Paris. Feel the magnificence and splendor with its exquisite Second Empire style while you savor your breakfast or supper here. If you want to taste classic French food, Brasserie Haussman Restaurant is the place to be. Duck Liver Terrine with Apple and Cinnamon Marmalade and Sole Meuniere by chef Laurent Brun are the specialties of this restaurant. For coffee lovers, Star Bucks is worth visiting for its chain of coffee shops.

Located at the Place de l’Opera, the Opera de Paris Garnier was designed by Charles Garnier for Emperor Napoleon III. It is located in the 9e arrondisement, just north of the 2e arrondisement. Started in 1862, the construction of the opera was not completed until 1875, partly because an underground lake was discovered during construction. However, the majestic Opera Garnier is now mainly used for ballet performances since the construction of the modern Opera de Paris Bastille in 1989. Officially renamed ‘Palais Opera’, the building is one of the largest theaters in the world by acreage, even though the opera has a seating capacity of less than 2,200. It is 172 meter long, 125 meter wide and reaches a height of 736 meter (564 x 410 x 241ft). It is decorated with rose marble columns, friezes, sculpture groups and two large gilded statues. The interior of the building is more magnificent than its exterior. The marble Grand Staircase is 30m/98 ft high and the 54m long Grand Foyer features a mosaic covered ceiling and a large number of chandeliers.

Grab the opportunity to visit tourist attractions while you stay at the Ascot Opera Hotel. It is located at the center of tourist attractions, business and shopping areas near the Grand Louvre. Indulge yourself in the modern facilities and amenities provided at the hotel. Do not miss out on the free concert every Sunday in the famous Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral. Appreciate the charm and the interior décor of the Best Western Hotel Gaillon Opera Paris. You will love the cozy ambience, antique furniture, exposed beams and flower filled patio. It is located ideally with close proximity to Opera area (Opera theater-three minute walk) near the Louvre (five minute walk), less than one kilometer from the left bank area, the Latin Quarter and two kilometers from Notre Dame Cathedral.

There are many things to do at Opera. You can visit important museums and buildings of great significance.Do not miss Garnier Opera for its extravagant architecture. It was designed by Charles Garnier, this opera house is home to the Paris opera ballet and other smaller operas. Paris Opera is a must visit for every visitor to the city which offers an annual calendar of cultural events including operas and ballets. Visit Louvre Museum to see the famous painting, ‘Monalisa’ by Leonardo da Vinci.

Make the most of your stay by shopping in some of the best shopping complexes. Known as shoppers’ paradise, Galeries Lafayette will offer everything that you ever wanted to buy. You can buy designer clothes, perfumes, accessories and other products from here. At Printemps, ladies will go crazy at the collection of clothes, jewelry and other accessories on display. If you are brand conscious, you will be happy to find brands such as Chanel, Dior, Gucci, YSL, Alexander, Louis Vuitton, Adidas or Lacoste and others. You can buy breathtaking crystal, flatware, chinaware, silverware, timepieces, engagement rings and anniversary presents, or something special for a newborn baby at Tiffany & Co.