Opera Garnier | Attending our First Paris Opéra at Palais Garnier

[@lindyd8837]

I LOVE Tony's new look ... he looks very handsome and ten years younger!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thank you! I (KJ) agree!!

[@andreapeaty8745]

Enjoyed the vlog and it has taken 10 years off Tony his new look, looking good too KJx

[@lauraswihart4816]

Nice! 💗

[@SharylForster-om5uw]

Thank you for the beautiful tour as only Paris can present . Your comments helped to enjoy the spectacular building.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paulaadams1765]

Most operas are 3-4 hours long which honestly is not so bad. When I was in Paris a few years ago and when the taxi driver passed it, my mouth fell open at the beauty at how it stands out by itself as a grand lady. Thank you for sharing! ❤️❤❤

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

You're welcome 💗

[@rosalindd1386]

Such a gorgeous venue! Thank you for sharing with us all! You both look fantastic by the way!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Yes, it is! Thank you so much!!

[@conniedrexler4168]

I think if you had chosen a different opera you would have enjoyed it way more. Donizetti is fine of course, but nothing in comparison to Puccini. I saw Tosca years ago in LA and it was probably the best concert of my life. But my husband and I listened to the recording of it over and over for months and when we finally heard it in person it was the most amazing experience ever. We recently heard La Traviata at the Met in New York City and it was unbelievable. The young soprano soloist was Nadine Sierra and her voice was truly amazing. She also is gorgeous and looks like a movie star. The opera stories tend to often be very melodramatic. You don’t go to the opera for the story, although some aren’t too bad. You go for the music, as well as the ambiance. And you have to truly know the music and have it become part of your soul. One comic opera like the one you saw is hardly a good trial of opera for you. Next time try Puccini. The Melody’s are absolutely unbelievable. At the height of the pandemic the Italian government sent planes over northern Italy to play Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma to give people courage at a terrible time. That is the kind of opera you should hear next. You will be totally changed. When my Dad was a young doctor in the Navy he heard Aida in a Roman amphitheater that had so much pageantry they even had elephants in the processional. He has talked about it his whole life, and he is 97 now! That is the kind of opera you should hear at the Paris opera house. The life-changing kind. You have not given opera a fair chance yet.

[@violinchicklet]

When I was a small child, my parents took me to see Aida in Cape Town , South Africa. It remains one of the highlights of my life. We listened to the LP of the opera for months before we went to see it. Essential to do lots of listening before attending an opera

[@iloveparee]

So funny, comments are just like mine!! Fab editing, Fab photos. Love ur impressions.Tony looks 15 yrs younger. Great haircut and shave!!!😊

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thank you! Yes, love Tony's haircut too!!

[@carynkabat4208]

When I saw a ballet performance at the Palais Garnier I didn’t know what to look at first, the stage, the ceiling the boxes. It was all so beautiful. Heaven on Earth. Tony bravo! Love the new doo.

[@adriennecruz3843]

KJ is a true French person -- her attitude and sensibilities especially. Tony's new clean-cut look is perfect!

[@batteredbacon]

Tony looks so much better more sophisticated...love it🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

😊 thank you

[@clivebirch8199]

F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S ! Overwhelming and (in my opinion) it's worth a visit just to see the Marc Chagall ceiling! ❤

[@bigreddallas2742]

So glad to see you back. KJ, your dress 👗 is lovely, and you look smashing! Tony, you look healthier and younger with the "new look". Being unfamiliar with opera, you might want to listen to several a few times. Hearing different artists singing the same role gives you a perspective of the type of voice you like and as such, which operas you might really enjoy in person. As you might guess, l am a lover of opera. Going to an opera at the Palace Garnier is a dream of mine! I think it was great you tried something you had never done before. Whether you liked it or not isn't the most important part of it. Trying it is!😊

[@beverlymurray6554]

Beautiful opera house and great haircut Tony!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Agee with both!!

[@CiaMorrison]

Love the new look Tony! Wonderful video!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thanks so much!

[@tinalinton2253]

Nicely done, both of you 👏 Very much appreciated. Thank you.😊❤

[@michelesauret7779]

Beautiful and elegant white dress

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thank you so much!

[@normaharrison3944]

Looking sharp Tony!

[@danguid2753]

The Phantom of the Opera is a work based on a short story by Gaston Leroux, a very well-known writer in France.

[@Quincyq15]

Beautiful building. Makes me want to go to Paris. Thanks for sharing.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Yes, it's beautiful. You must go. You'll love it!!

[@StephanieHughesDesign]

Les Palais de Garnier a Paris est magnifique. Je regarde un classique musique concert leur et c'etait si beau.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Oui! Content que tu aies eu l'occasion d'en profiter aussi

[@plovenmark6424]

Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous photography! This is my favourite building ever!!

[@plovenmark6424]

My return to Paris will be determined by the opera I want to see.

[@carolladd9847]

I have never been to an opera so thank you for the tour. Love Tony's new look. He looks very handsome and younger!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Glad you enjoyed it! I (KJ) agree 100% about Tony's new look!!

[@parisclassiclifestyle4587]

L312 The most beautiful theater of the world ❤❤❤Greetings from Paris

[@nikkiscott4341]

Your new haircut looks nice and modern.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Yes, we love the haircut!!

[@charlenewilliford6957]

Thanks for sharing your first opera. What an amazing place. You both look fabulous

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thank you so much!

[@katherineb.3140]

KJ and Tony, Great video! Thank you for showing the Opera Garnier. I’ve been to Paris many times but never have not been inside the Opera Garnier. Tony, your new look is terrific! Thanks for taking us along on your adventures in France. Best blessings for you both!

[@erinl.5303]

Who says you can't have fun in recovery??! Thanks for showing us we can! Love, love, love the architecture!!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

💯

[@H-bv1xt]

You did an amazing job of covering my favorite place in Paris and which also my favorite opera house. I appreciate your honesty. I’m still relatively new to opera, I got into it slowly about 10 years ago. But I’m been a long time fan of ballet and classical music, so have visited a fair share of the venues. I’m not familiar with Don Pasquale, but considering it is an opera that’s not frequently performed, I’m not surprised you didn’t enjoy it much. For those who are new to opera, I recommend starting with the blockbusters like Carmen, La Boheme, they are both around 2 hr. Maybe later on venture into Madama Butterfly, Marriage of Figaro, and Don Giovanni.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thank you for the great suggestions.

[@puppooseman2118]

Brand new subscriber here! This is my first video watching and your voices are so calm and not boring. The video is well fimed and well informed. I look forward to going here on our future trip. We have not watched any opera. I feel it would be best experienced at the Grand Palais-what else is there to really compare it to? Totally fabulous. Breathtaking. I want to feel like royalty.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

It will not disappoint. It was so spectacular!! We are going to an opera at the Versailles Palace when we're back in France in November. We didn't even realize there is an opera house there, until one of our subscribers told us. It's supposed to be the most beautiful in the world, which wouldn't surprise me since it's at the Palace. We'll definitely let you know!

[@puppooseman2118]

Omg they have Marie Antoinette ballet at the Versailles Palace in March 2025. I did not know there was opera there either.

[@violinchicklet]

Tony’s new look is so good. Refreshing. This was my best episode so far. Seeing as I love opera , I found this so wonderful. Such a colorful episode Loved it

[@lauraswihart4816]

Thanks for sharing! 💝

[@frenchmakoti]

Oh my Lord!!! The quality of this video from the images, your voice THE CONTENT!!!! I love it!!!!❤ Well done to you both😊😊

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thank you so much!!

[@Tenortalker]

Hi KJ & Tony. I know the opera and concert scene in France , once lived there and appeared in many of the houses and concert halls. Opera Houses : Nantes is a very attractive one ( 1700s) with a good season usually, just a couple of hours from Paris Montparnasse by high speed ( TGV) train. The city is worth a visit and plenty of good restaurants in the old town area. The Palace of Versailles on the outskirts of Paris holds a season of concerts and operas as it has its own opera house which was restored a few years ago for public performance. If you decide to go South: Nice has a beautiful opera house facing the beach and great shows. During summer visits check out the open air amphitheatre ' Les Choregies D'Orange' festival in Orange , an amazing place with a great acoustic. Likewise Aix En Provence Opera Festival is always worth visiting and a very pretty town. Have a great time exploring!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Merci beaucoup! Thus is so helpful in planning our next trip!

[@jenneyryan]

Just spent time at the Opera viewing the beautiful rooms in July when we toured Paris for a month. We miss Paris so much now that we are back in the states. Enjoy! ❤

[@sharonalexa]

Tony lookin all dapper & sauve! Loving the Tiffany opera front 🩵 I must go there someday. Ty

[@candygleason3333]

This was just great KJ and Tony! Beautifully done!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thanks so much!

[@jennifershanks5332]

Gorgeous building. Have been to Paris many times but haven't visited the Palais Garnier, definitely will next time. Thanks for the video and interesting facts. Love Tony's new look.

[@michelemarie2499]

Thank you so much KJ and Tony 🕊💕🕊 You are both very good looking 💕🤗🌺

[@michelemarie2499]

But I preferred Tony with long hair It was more in adequation with his poetical personality 🔆🦋💫

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thanks so much!

[@jenneyryan]

I appreciate your honesty about the long opera Tony. Your experience sounds fantastic.❤😊

[@photolover6944]

KJ and Tony, when in France, you should go to Nancy (300 km from Paris) and visit the opera theater on the place Stanislas, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

[@andyshacks7812]

That building is just amazing! I definitely would want to see an opera there but maybe not one that is over three hours. Like the new look Tony. You look younger !

[@caos6358]

Thanks... Have a lovely day both...

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

You too! Thank you.

[@betteurbain7911]

Three hours with a half hour intermission is very long. I love music but I don't think I could take that. One of the other comments recommended operas by Verdi. I've seen La Traviata. The internet says that it lasts 2 hours 15 minutes. I think you would enjoy it. I love the shot of KJ's evening bag and the program on the edge of the box as well as the other stunning shots. Y'all looked really nice in your opera clothes.

[@laurenbryant521]

Is it just me that missed to which opera? His point is valid, it's their first opera. Especially if it was something like Handel's "Agrippina", then I definitely get him. And with an overextended intermission? Ouch. But I get her wanting more too.... Tony, this extraordinary beauty you have needs more grand evenings, especially opening nights, maybe a gala or two. Women deserve it, especially those that have remained true to us despite any short comings, even it's just kryptonite. Great vlog...sneak some live shots of the event next time.

[@LarryRyzyi]

KJ and Tony. Have watched various of your videos on your move to France and the helpful information you provide. My husband and I are in the process of doing the same ... to Nice. We have already made an offer on a property in Nice, which was accepted, and have engaged Adrian Leeds (per your suggestion in one of your videos) for assistance with the purchase. The notaire is currently reviewing the documentation, so the deal has yet to be finalized. We are now working on preparing our visas (I know, a little backwards), but, we are not quite sure which address to use on our applications ... the address of the property under review by the notaire or Adrian's rental address. Like another of your subscribers, my husband and I are also confused by the "status of the person traveling with you" on the application. They provide for only 3 choices: stateless and 2 types of refugee status. None of those 3 describe either or our "status." If you have any insight on these 2 issues, it would be greatly appreciated. I have not yet seen a video where you reveal exactly where you plan to live, but I wish you all the best on your new chapter in life!

[@ramandeepgill4075]

Lovely ❤

[@bobbil8069]

Wow fabulous!

[@nikkioperas]

Tony’s new look - clean cut and not like Robin Hood anymore.

[@rowandowland1391]

Greetings from a cold and windy night in the Haute Savoie. The Palais Garnier is so beautiful with such incredible history. We must get along, in the meantime we're going to a Tina Arena concert in Paris later this month...The venue isn't as grand as the Opera House but it will be wonderful evening nevertheless from such a talented artist. Best wishes. M&R. (Looking very smooth Tony..🙂)

[@33rdusa]

If you only see one opera in your life it should be La Boheme. Most beautiful and memorable music in opera. With an English translation above it. If anything can make you enjoy opera that would be the one. Carmen is a close second.

[@margaretmcglynn5077]

Glad you loved the building. Isn't it incredible - those stairs! Thanks for giving your guided tour with the cool facts. About opera, it's hard to get if you don't know what they are saying. You can find operas online to watch with subtitles. Or you could study the libretto before you go. I recommend Puccini, which always makes me cry. Try Aida or Tosca, too (Verdi). But definitely, subtitles or study in advance.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Yes, it was spectacular! Thank you for the recommendations!!

[@waw63nyc]

Mon Dieu! The Chagall frescoe (ceiling) is worth the price-of-admi$$ion alone 💙 Paris... elle est merveilleuse! Thanks, KJ & Tony!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Oui, exactement!

[@theushistorian]

Hello, I love your channel! Do you have the name of the first Air BNB you stayed at in Saint Germain near Cafe de Flore?

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Yes, I do. Here is the listing. It is such a great location!! Sorry it took me awhile to respond. www.airbnb.com/rooms/578153268042169391?source_impression_id=p3_1701399723_In%2BHM5iEgElMSoQz

[@theushistorian]

@@kjandtonylovefrance Thank you so much!

[@carolmartin4413]

It truly is a beautiful building inside and out. Phantom of the Opera is not for everyone but I would definitely try again. We went to Swan Lake ...close to three hours with intermission..and really liked it. You both look years younger....all dressed up! Paris suits you so well! Continue enjoying your new life! 👍 P.S. if you get upper tier balcony seats..take dramamine!😱

[@betteurbain7911]

They saw the opera Don Pasquale, not the Phantom musical. I haven't seen either but I trust your judgment that Phantom isn't for everyone. I am so glad that you liked Swan Lake. I am a big fan of music and dance.

[@carolmartin4413]

@betteurbain7911 Thanks...I missed the name. Everyone has different tastes.

[@LarryRyzyi]

How can i ask you a question about family member status? There is a box that only asks status and gives three options. Stateless and two types of refugee status. Did you leave it blank?

[@ladysparkymartin]

Beautiful coverage of this beautiful place! I’d love that aspect too. But I’m like Tony. One actual live opera is enough 😂 It doesn’t mean I don’t love and appreciate art of all kinds, but I get antsy and anxious when, for some reason, I feel great obligation to the live performers. Altho back in the day I saw all the broadway shows including Phantom (love the history btw). But I can’t even watch live comedy anymore! Is what it is 🤷‍♀️💃 Thank you!

[@willnelson3362]

I hope you two are doing well!

[@fabio-go3976]

I ❤Paris. So curious what no haircut was about and the current haircut is about. Must have meaning.

[@chandeliers1022]

🍎 KJ and Tony, Beautiful, gorgeous day! Literally! First, we like people to be honest and honesty comes in everything when you express yourself. For me, I rather tell people there's a snake or a butterfly on my shoulder than not to say anything so I know I'm in danger or not, which brings us to your great fashion video! Any short or high boots, even if the Royal family wears it with a dress, even if it's a Rhinestone cowgirl boots, it does not look classy, chic, feminine, etc. Dresses only look proper and feminine with high heel shoes or any beautiful height of shoes. We love boots especially when we had all kinds when we were living on our five acre farm and had three horses, etc. Of course when we were tending to our horses, we wore our Rhinestone cowgirl boots! Boots for women looks fabulous if they have the beautiful legs and small knees and their legs are in alignment with their body, then boots looks feminine with a mini shirt or shorts or skinny jeans that goes inside the boots as if though you're getting ready to ride the horses! Some women will wear boots even if they don't have the legs for it. They should know if they do or not! We don't have any dresses that have patterns because too many people wear them and so they look common and are not pretty. If you stand beside someone that has all kinds of patterns and you are wearing patterns, then you will clash like a Christmas tree that has too many ornaments on it! Even in a fashion show, the girls that wear a beautiful color that's satin or lace, will stand out like a queen or princess as you see the style of the beautiful dress without a lot of patterns. For people like you that love dresses that have patterns, then jewelry with the exception of only a pearl earrings, is necessary, because there's too many colors and patterns on the dress. I remember when I visited Denmark, my choice of clothing to travel on the airplane, was a plain velvet shirt to my knees with a high slit on the sides and matching long sleeves blouse and a three inch open toe high heel shoes, not knowing I would of gotten so many stares especially from the pilots and stewardesses! I had to check myself and I didn't see anything out of place! Because of the smile that I saw on their faces, I figured it was all about the simplicity of the outfit. Of course for me, I always admired the way they are dressed. Their attire is always plain, simple and elegant. So Cheers to the handsome pilots and gorgeous, elegant stewardesses. Bye for now as we have to email another KZbinr! Au Revoir!🌴🇺🇲 🇫🇷

[@rivierarocket]

Wow! I read your posting and as someone who has lived in France for almost 50 years I have no idea what you are talking about. So many rules you have established in your posting as per dress you sound like an advert for TMZ. If you don't live in France and speak the language it is better to refrain. People will wear what they feel most comfortable in and it is not a beauty contest here to be admired and eventually become the mistresse of some minister. You speak as if you are talking about the high society and by that I mean worth millions or politicians. KJ and Toni will never be the high society in France if and when they get there permanently. So please take the foot off the gas pedal. As an American that has been around and yes......dozens I know what I am talking about!

[@natashaminges7962]

Must try classical opera. Love Tony's look, he looks European :)

[@tessp.l1284]

Very interesting video and you both look nice. By the way, Fact #6, that is Napoleon III, not Napoleon.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thank you!

[@TBB3rd]

Next time, you might try a ballet. They're usually shorter and a bit more lively.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

I was looking at the ballets for when we're in Paris in Oct/Nov and they are actually longer than the opera we attended.

[@minnieshultz2135]

Where did you go? I hope everything is going good for the two of you. Merry Christmas and we miss you.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thank you 😊 Merry Christmas (a bit belated) and Happy New Year! Updated blog and videos coming! It's been a busy few months.

[@baxter8it]

More Euro, Tony.

[@H-bv1xt]

Where did you sitting for the opera? Was the view ok?

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

We were sitting in center balcony. It was a spectacular view!

[@sfllouis2117]

The next opera you should go to is Pucci

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thank you for the recommendation 😊

[@danettezyburski7118]

Just beautiful! The history alone draws me in. Love Tony's new do too!

[@Arcanesse]

Did it make you want to come back and live there?

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Yes!

[@rivierarocket]

If you don't like long, wait until if you ever move to France and you will learn what long means

[@lisab8277]

Good for you for giving opera a try! It's not for everybody, and not everybody likes every opera. I love most, but I detest Wagner operas -- all those singers going about in horned helmets and the loud, ponderous music -- no thank you! Maybe try Bizet's Carmen if you ever go again. Not a particularly happy story, but the music has been used a lot for other things so you probably are already familiar with it. And it's in French! Good info on Garnier -- we haven't been there yet because the scheduling has never worked out for operas we want to see. Maybe next time we are in Paris.

[@curzonproduct]

3 hours is not long for an opera! Wait till they see Götterdämmerung or Parsifal 😂😂😂😂

[@ruarifinn]

Who knew an intermission could cause such a kerfuffle! The length is probably more for the performers than for the audience….especially for those singing. They must keep hydrated in order to sing at the highest level and the orchestra needs a bit of time to catch their breath to continue to play at a level worthy of the audience and that the composer intended.

[@edgarfranceschi8338]

Which opera did you see?

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Don Pasquale

[@edgarfranceschi8338]

Thank you. Enjoyed your video!@@kjandtonylovefrance

[@ruarifinn]

Some say opera is an acquired taste, others say it was the pop music of its time. It is definitely easier to acquire the taste if you start with Puccini or Mozart and do as suggested in a prior comment, listen to a good recording over and over. KJ, you looked very elegant in your choice of dress. Tony’s new look gives him a polished sophistication. Bravo to you both!

[@22suezann]

What was the Opera you saw???😯😯

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Don Pasquale

[@David-t6q4i]

What a pity they did not mention which opera or the music. Some minimal research and effort would not have gone amiss.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

It is mentioned. It's Don Pasquale.

[@christianc9894]

I imagine the notorious ignorance of Americans faced with the duration of a show other than the wonderful adventures of the Kardashian family....

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

lol... ignorance can be bliss... we have never seen any of the Kardashian's adventures. I (KJ) am also ignorant to the fact that Americans are considered to be "notoriously ignorant." I imagine I am now enlightened 🤲 Thank you!

[@christianc9894]

@@kjandtonylovefrance Sorry if I offended you, my remark was not intended for you, on the contrary, you are one of those rare Americans who had the sense to look elsewhere, to form their own opinion, and to like, or not, what you discovered. Alas, the majority of your compatriots are ignorant because everything is done to keep them that way and work like crazy without any personal gain but to enrich a caste of billionaires and crooked politicians well helped by your religious people. We experienced this in France under the old regime, we saw how it ended, a bloodbath when the little ones whistled the end of recess for these powerful people and put them to the guillotine. The ignorant person does not complain, he is satisfied with the crumbs that the powerful throw at him.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

@@christianc9894 Thank you for the clarification ❤

[@maryrosed8475]

Verdi Operas are lovely. Music fantastic. I was only in the Opera House in Nice. Lovely Video. Wonderful Opera House.

[@kellydev]

​@@christianc9894 I know many American people all very intelligent people , I'm Irish & Live in Ireland ,I don't drink alcohol or fight ,yet the myth is that's what the Irish do ,but it's a myth ,of course there's ignorant people in the USA ,they're in every country , you might not have meant your comment to come across as rude but it did ..