Reims Opera House

The Reims Opera House (French: Opéra de Reims, IPA: [ɔpeʁa də ʁɛ̃s]), historically known as the Grand Théâtre ("Grand Theater"),^[1] was built in 1873 over designs by Alphonse Gosset, in Reims, France.^[2] Its architecture was "explicitly inspired by the Paris opera house, then still under construction",^[2] especially the terraced roof.^[3] "It is notable for its opulent symbolic ornamentation on the theme of music and the lyric arts."^[2] The building was burnt down during World War I and rebuilt in 1931–1932 with an interior by François Maille and Louis Sollier.^[1] The auditorium's ceiling surrounding the chandelier was painted by René Rousseau-Decelle. The chandelier, 7.5 metres (25 ft) wide, was realized by Edgar Brandt.^[4]

The auditorium's ceiling and chandelier

Reims Opera House

Opéra de Reims
Former names	Grand Théâtre
Location	1 rue de Vesle 51100 Reims, France
Coordinates	49°15′15″N 04°01′51″E
Type	Opera house
Capacity	748
Construction
Built	1873
Renovated	1931–1932
Website
www.operadereims.com