Opéra national de Paris offers immersive VR tour of Palais Garnier before five-year closure

Before the Palais Garnier closes for five years of renovation, the Opéra national de Paris is offering the public a unique immersive experience. Visitors can follow in the footsteps of étoile dancer Bleuenn Battistoni through a virtual reality tour that takes them from the cloakroom to the stage and even into the air. The tour, titled "Dans les pas d'une étoile," provides an intimate look at the historic opera house, allowing participants to explore areas typically off-limits to the public. This initiative aims to maintain engagement with the cultural landmark during its extended closure, which is scheduled to begin soon. The VR experience is part of a broader effort to use digital technology to preserve and promote cultural heritage.