Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago

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Step inside the Palais Garnier, one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world. Built in the 1800s in the heart of Paris, this grand theater dazzles with its marble staircase, gilded balconies, and famous chandelier. Commissioned by Napoleon III and designed by Charles Garnier, it became a symbol of French art and culture. The Palais Garnier also inspired the story of The Phantom of the Opera! This episode explores its design, history, and how it still hosts spectacular performances today.

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