Théâtre de l'Académie Royale de Musique
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Théâtre de l'Académie Royale de Musique was the official theatre of the French theatrical institution known as the Académie Royale de Musique from 1821 until 1873, and was principal venue of the Parisian opera (from 1822) and ballet companies until its destruction by fire in 1873.
The theatre was designed by the architect Francois Debret, and its construction was completed in only one year, replacing the previous theatre which had occupied its space. It was inaugurated in 1821.
The Théâtre de l'Académie Royale de Musique is referred to under many names, the most common being the Paris Opéra, Opéra de Paris, or Grand Opéra. Due to the many changes in government in France during the theatre's existence, it was known under a number of official titles.
