1. By Jenna Pan The Opera Garnier, La Madeleine, La Place Vendome
Paris-Les Monuments
By Jenna Pan
The Opera Garnier, La Madeleine, La Place Vendome

2. Map
Opera Garnier
La Madeleine
La Place Vendome

3. Why People Should Visit
Opera Garnier
Technical Facts
Built by Charles Garnier
Started building in 1860 and
finished in 1875
129 years old
Seats 2200 people
Why People Should Visit
Famous composers, choreographers, dancers, singers, and instrumentalists give some of their best performances here.

4. Opera Ganier Continued
Interesting Facts
It was constructed above a subterranean river that still flows today
The ceiling was painted in 1964 by Chagall
Legend
Legend has it that when the Empress Eugenie asked Garnier whether the building was to be built in Greek or Roman style, he replied, “It is the Napoleon III, Madame!
This chandelier weighs six tons

5. Why People Should Visit
La Madeleine
Technical Facts
Building started in 1764 and ended in 1842
It is 162 years old
Dedicated to Mary Magdalene
Why People Should Visit
Having undergone major reconstruction, concerts are held several times a week. However, it still remains a place of worship.

6. La Madeleine Continued
Why Did it Take Such a Long Time to Build?
Work began in 1764
Architect died in 1777
Work continued when a new architect was hired
Work was interrupted by the revolution
In 1806, Napoleon entrusted Pierre-Alexandre-Vignon in transforming it into a Temple of Glory
In 1814, when Louis XVIII was returned to power, he ordered that it would be a church
In 1937, it nearly became Paris’ first train station
Finally, in 1842, it was consecrated as a church
This is Charles Marochetti’s statue ‘Mary Magdalene Ascending to Heaven’

7. La Place Vendome Technical Facts
Building started in 1702 and ended in 1720(took 18 years to build)
It was designed by Jules Hardouin Mansart
It’s 284 years old
400 square feet
Claim to Fame
Princess Diana dined at the Ritz before leaving on her last trip by car.

8. Credits
Garnier Opera
La Place Vendome
La Madeleine