Bonjour! This week’s carte postale features the Avenue de l’Opéra facing the splendid Palais Garnier opera house.
“Dear F.
…I have found dear old Paris looking just as bright, with weather in favour…
Cheerio, Love B.”
The Avenue de l’Opéra was created in the 1860s by Georges-Eugène Haussmann as part of his Renovation of Paris. It runs between Palais Garnier (as shown above) and the Louvre. There are no trees on the Avenue de l’Opéra since the architect of the opera house, Charles Garnier, wanted a clear view of it.
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Until the next Wednesday Postcard, à bientôt!
Bonjour: A Francophile Blog 
So cool. I loved reading the postcard from so long ago.
Cheers,
Carolyn
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So did I! The pretty script appears to have been written with a fountain pen, too 🖋 Glad you liked the postcard!
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The interior of l’Opéra is unbelievably stunning. One of my favorite places in Paris. Thanks for sharing!
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I’ve seen the interior of l’Opéra from scenes in the Hulu series “Find Me in Paris” and it does look impressive, especially the staircase. Thank you for sharing your impressions of it! Have you seen an opera there?
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No, I have never seen an opera there. Too expensive! But I can imagine that it would be a wonderful experience to have!
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