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A Paris opera house created under French Emperor Napoleon III celebrates 150 years The Paris opera house known as the Palais Garnier turns 150 this year. Culture.

Emperor Napoleon III commissioned the building in the 1850s but would never see its completion. Its construction ran over schedule due to a few unexpected delays.

The famous Paris opera house known as the Opera Garnier is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Emperor Napoleon III commissioned the building in the 1850s but would never see its completion.

AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: The famous Paris opera house known as the Opera Garnier is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Emperor Napoleon III commissioned the building in the 1850s but would ...

BEARDSLEY: It was a time in French history when you could change your birth status with money. The nouveau riche included industrialists and bankers. You could also move up in society with an ...