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Luxury Apartments in Opéra and Madeleine, Paris
Haussmann apartments between the Palais Garnier, the Madeleine and the great department stores
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Gilded boxes, grand boulevards and the best shop windows in Paris
This is Baron Haussmann's Paris: long avenues of cream stone, wrought-iron balconies along every floor and, at the centre, the Palais Garnier, the gilded opera house Charles Garnier finished in 1875. A short walk west stands the Madeleine, a church built to look like a Greek temple. To the north are the domes of Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, and to the south lie Place Vendôme and the Tuileries.
Our collection here runs to 130+ apartments. They range from one-bedroom pieds-à-terre near Place Vendôme to family apartments with up to 6 bedrooms, and there are a few townhouses too. Most are in classic nineteenth-century buildings. Some have balconies, and some have air conditioning, which is worth a great deal in a Paris August.
Below you will find where to base yourself, what to see and when to come.
Opéra - Madeleine - Grands Magasins at a glance
- Apartments
- 130+ around Opéra and Madeleine, with up to 6 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £3,600 to £7,300 a week, from around £2,900
- Best areas
- Madeleine and Place Vendôme, the streets behind the Palais Garnier, and the 9th towards the Grands Boulevards
- Highlights
- The Palais Garnier, the Madeleine, Place Vendôme and the rooftop terrace of Galeries Lafayette
- Getting there
- Eurostar to Gare du Nord, then a short taxi ride; Metro line 14 runs direct to Orly airport
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Chateau Sirocco Paris: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Air-Con – Paris Opera – Madeleine4 bedrooms
Villa Aurore Chaussee Opera – Madeleine – Grands Magasins: Spacious 5-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Eiffel Tower Views – Paris5 bedrooms
Villa Aurore Pigeonnier Opera – Madeleine – Grands Magasins: Elegant 4-Bedroom Apartment Near Opera – Paris4 bedrooms
Chateau Baron Opera: 1-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Air-Con – Opera – Madeleine – Grands Magasins1 bedroomsNeighbouring quarters of Paris
Madeleine and Place Vendôme for the smartest addresses with the Tuileries close by, the streets behind the Palais Garnier for the department stores and Saint-Lazare, and the 9th towards the Grands Boulevards and South Pigalle for covered passages, bistros and a more local feel.
Gold leaf, Chagall and a lake below the stage
The Palais Garnier is the grandest building of Second Empire Paris. The marble Grand Staircase was built for being seen as much as for climbing, and the auditorium ceiling was repainted by Marc Chagall in 1964, a modern burst of colour inside a gilded nineteenth-century room. Below the building is a water tank, which gave Gaston Leroux the idea for The Phantom of the Opera.
You do not need a ticket to a performance to see it. Daytime visits take in the staircase, the foyers and, when rehearsals allow, the auditorium itself. Afterwards, the Café de la Paix across the square has been serving opera-goers since 1862.
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Temple columns, truffles and the Ritz
The Madeleine was first planned under Napoleon as a temple to the glory of his army. It was finally consecrated as a church in 1842, and it is still ringed by Corinthian columns. The square around it is one of the great food addresses in Paris, with Fauchon, La Maison de la Truffe and Caviar Kaspia almost side by side.
Rue Royale runs south to Place de la Concorde, and Rue Saint-Honoré, lined with fashion houses, leads east to Place Vendôme. That octagonal square has Napoleon on top of its column, the Ritz on one side and jewellers' windows all the way round. From there, the Tuileries gardens are a few minutes away on foot.
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A stained-glass dome and a view that costs nothing
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann sits beneath a stained-glass dome from 1912. The rooftop terrace is free to visit and looks across the Opéra's green roof to the Eiffel Tower. Printemps, next door, has been trading since 1865, and between the two stores you could spend an entire wet afternoon without noticing the weather.
A few streets east are the covered passages of the 9th, such as Passage Verdeau and Passage Jouffroy, full of old booksellers and print dealers. Just north is Gare Saint-Lazare, which Monet painted. Trains still leave from it for Normandy, including Vernon for Giverny, which makes a day among the water lilies easy to arrange.
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Macarons, Christmas windows and the opera season
Ladurée has been on Rue Royale since 1862, and its pistachio macarons are still worth the queue. For something less formal, Bouillon Chartier on Rue du Faubourg Montmartre has served cheap, cheerful French classics in a belle époque dining room since 1896. Rue des Martyrs, up the hill, is a good street for cheese, bread and pâtisserie.
The Paris Opera season runs from September to July. From November, the department store windows and the Christmas tree under the Galeries Lafayette dome draw crowds. The sales come in January and early summer. Spring and early autumn are the most pleasant times to walk the boulevards. Our concierge can book opera and ballet tickets, restaurant tables and a personal shopper.
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Villa Crepuscule Le Peletier Opera – Madeleine – Grands Magasins: Elegant 3-Bedroom Apartment with Rooftop Views – Paris3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £11,074 a week
Chateau Celeste Opera Opera – Madeleine – Grands Magasins: Spacious 6-Bedroom Apartment Perfect for Families & Opera – Madeleine – Grands Magasins Paris6 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £10,647 a week
Villa Boreas Saint-Lazare Opera – Madeleine – Grands Magasins: Elegant 3-Bedroom Luxury Apartment Near Top Attractions – Paris3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £10,178 a week
Villa Safran Boulevard Haussmann Opera – Madeleine – Grands Magasins: Sophisticated 3-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony & Gym Access – Paris3 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £9,646 a week
Villa Nordet Faubourg Opera – Madeleine – Grands Magasins: Elegant 3-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony – Opera – Madeleine Paris3 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £9,254 a week
Chateau Concorde Paris: Elegant 3-Bedroom Apartment with Air Con – Opera – Madeleine – Grands Magasins3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £9,086 a week
Villa Crepuscule Oratoire Opera – Madeleine – Grands Magasins: Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartment with Hot Tub – Opera – Madeleine – Grands Magasins2 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £9,079 a week
Chateau Celeste Opera: Elegant 4-Bedroom Family-Friendly Apartment – Paris Opera District4 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £8,848 a weekSearch all 130+ properties in Opéra - Madeleine - Grands Magasins
Why book your apartment in Opéra and Madeleine with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
The quarter changes character within a few streets, from the hush of Place Vendôme to the Saturday crowds on Boulevard Haussmann, and we know which apartments face quiet courtyards and which look out over the boulevards. With 130+ properties in Opéra and Madeleine, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Opera and ballet tickets at the Palais Garnier, restaurant reservations, a personal shopper for the department stores, day trips by train to Giverny and Normandy, and transfers from Gare du Nord and the airports. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Opéra and Madeleine a good area to stay in Paris?
It is one of the most central and best-connected parts of the city. The Louvre, the Tuileries and the Seine are within walking distance. Opéra, Madeleine, Havre-Caumartin and Auber stations put most of Paris a short Metro or RER ride away, and Saint-Lazare has trains to Normandy.
When is the best time to visit Opéra and Madeleine?
Spring and early autumn are the most comfortable times for walking. The opera and ballet season runs from September to July. November and December bring the Christmas windows on Boulevard Haussmann. August is quieter, and some restaurants close.
Can you visit the Palais Garnier without seeing a performance?
Yes. The opera house is open for daytime visits on most days, taking in the Grand Staircase, the foyers and, when rehearsals allow, the auditorium with its Chagall ceiling. Our concierge can also book tickets for opera and ballet performances.
Can you arrange a private chef at a apartment in Opéra and Madeleine?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury propertie in Opéra - Madeleine - Grands Magasins cost?
Across our 130+ properties in Opéra - Madeleine - Grands Magasins, weekly rates typically range from £3,600 to £7,300, with the most affordable from around £2,900 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Opéra and Madeleine from London?
The Eurostar from St Pancras reaches Gare du Nord in around two and a quarter hours, and from there it is a short taxi ride. If you fly, Metro line 14 runs from Madeleine to Orly airport, and Charles de Gaulle is usually around 45 minutes to an hour away by car, depending on traffic.
Are there apartments in Opéra and Madeleine for large groups?
Yes. Our Opéra and Madeleine collection includes properties with up to 6 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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