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  • Opéra en Plein Air at Hôtel National des Invalides (Die Zauberflöte, 2013) © Photo: Didier Doussin
    Opéra en Plein Air at Hôtel National des Invalides (Die Zauberflöte, 2013) © Photo: Didier Doussin
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    Opéra en Plein Air at Hôtel National des Invalides (Don Giovanni, 2014) © Photo: Didier Doussin
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    Opéra en Plein Air at Hôtel National des Invalides (Carmen, 2010) © Photo: Didier Doussin
  • La Traviata at Hôtel National des Invalides: Opéra en Plein Air
    La Traviata at Hôtel National des Invalides: Opéra en Plein Air
  • Arielle Dombasle
    Arielle Dombasle

La Traviata at Hôtel National des Invalides: Opéra en Plein Air

About the Event

Experience opera under the stars at one of the most beautiful locations in France. Opéra en Plein Air presents Verdi's "La Traviata" in a production staged by the iconic Arielle Dombasle.

Set in Paris of the 1850's, "La Traviata" is the tragic story of the ailing courtesan, Violetta, who finds sincere love, but abandons it to save her beloved nobleman, Alfredo from scandal. The opera includes some of Verdi's most well‐known and moving arias and duets.

Music director: Jacques Blanc
Stage director: Arielle Dombasle
Set & costume design: Vincent Darré

Gabrielle Philiponet: Violetta Valéry
Paolo Ruggiero: Alfredo Germont
Cast TBA

Location
The Hôtel National des Invalides is one of Paris' defining monuments. Built in the 17th century as a military housing complex, the palatial structure now holds a military museum. The performance is held in the majestic "Cour d'Honneur", the ceremonial courtyard of the complex.

Summer opening hours for the museum
Monday to Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm (Admission to the museum is not included in the price of the opera ticket.)

Accessible for people with disabilities.

Practical Information

Special information only for VIP ticket holders.
VIP schedule:
7:30‐8:45 pm: Cocktail party in the exclusive reception area
8:45 pm: Performance begins
VIP category includes:
- VIP seats in the Carré d'Or section
- Cocktail party with sweet and savory finger food and unlimited champagne
- Official program book and souvenir blanket

Gift card