Backstages of Philharmonie de Paris

Highlights / General details

You will enter in the Cité de la Musique by the artists entrance and afterwards you will explore the famous concert hall where the greatest classical-music masters have performed.

Your guide will make you discover the Musée de la Musique, where more than 1000 instruments and masterpieces from all eras are exposed! Then you will make a backstage visit of the astonishing building surrounded by birds and inspired of Escher, and you will know all the secrets of the construction of this important site, built like a 300,000-piece puzzle.

The many concert halls and rehearsal studios open their doors to you as well as the stunning Grande Salle, which can host up to 2400 people. You will feel the rhythm of this extraordinary architectural and acoustic music temple!

Points of interest: "Cité de la Musique", Museum of Music, Rehearsal studios, terrasse, Philharmonie.

Inclusion

Access to the Museum of Music; French/English speaking guide.

Exclusion

Transportation to and from departure location; Musical show; Exhibitions.

Hours of operation

Available every Saturday departing at 3:00pm.

Duration

Approximately 90 minutes.

Hours of operation

Available every Saturday departing at 3:00pm.

Duration

Approximately 90 minutes.

Location

Tour departs from meeting point: In front of the Cité de la Musique building, under the red arch of the entrance.

Finish point: Philharmonie.

Additional Information

Comfortable shoes recommended.

Take warm clothing as temperatures can be quite cool in certain pavilions.

Protective clothing is obligatory for reasons of hygiene and will be provided by your guide.

Participant restrictions

Children must be 6 years of age to 15 years inclusively.

Children below the age of 6 years are not permitted on the tour.

Policies

Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No Show always 100% penalty.

It is imperative to print and present your voucher to the guide.

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**