🎭 A Grand Weekend at Opéra National de Bordeaux - Grand-Théâtre

#springitinerary *Perfect for culture lovers • architecture admirers • romantic escapades* --- ### **🎻 DAY 1: The Grand Arrival** **✈️ 9AM:** Arrive in Bordeaux (fly/train from Paris in 2hrs) **🏨 11AM:** Check into **Hôtel de Tourny** (luxury 5-min walk from opera) **🏛️ 1PM:** - **Guided Opera House Tour** (discover the 1780 masterpiece by Victor Louis) - **Secret spot:** The Grand Staircase's perfect acoustics **☕ 3PM:** - Intermission coffee at **L'Opéra Café** (their macarons match the ceiling's gold leaf) - Stroll through **Allées de Tourny** gardens **🍽️ 7PM:** - Pre-show dinner at **Le Quatrième Mur** (theater-themed Michelin-starred) - **Evening Performance** (book ballet/opera tickets 3+ months ahead) --- ### **🎨 DAY 2: Cultural Immersion** **🌅 8AM:** - Breakfast at **La Pâtisserie G.** (try their opera cake, naturally) - Morning light photos of the 12 Muses statues **🖼️ 10AM:** - **Musée des Beaux-Arts** (15-min walk, see Delacroix) - **CAPC Contemporary Art Museum** (contrast to opera's classicism) **🚢 2PM:** - **Garonne River Lunch Cruise** (book window seats) - Backstage opera workshop (check seasonal availability) **🍷 7PM:** - Wine tasting at **Max Bordeaux** (crystal glasses + Grand Cru flights) - Moonlight opera exterior photos --- ### **🛍️ DAY 3: Curtain Call** **🎶 9AM:** - Brunch at **Symbiose** (their musical mimosa flight!) - Last-minute souvenirs at **Opéra Boutique** **📸 11AM:** - Final photos under the colonnade - Goodbye coffee at **Book & Coffee** (opera score collection) **🚕 1PM:** Depart with cultured hearts --- ### **📸 Must-Capture Moments:** 1. The facade at golden hour (blue sky + white stone contrast) 2. Performance night - illuminated marquee 3. Rooftop Muses against sunset 4. Mirror selfie in grand foyer chandeliers **💡 Insider Tips:** ✔️ September = Opera Season Opening Gala ✔️ Daytime tours include rehearsal glimpses ✔️ Dress code: Smart casual for performances **#bordeauxopera #grandtheatreweekend #cultureescape #frenchelegance** 🎼 **Encore! Save this guide for your cultured getaway.**