Opéra Garnier

For more than ten years, Jouffre has been working with the chief architects of historical monuments for the renovation of the Palais Garnier – the Opera House in Paris. It was built  in 1875 by Charles Garnier and is a major monument of French architectural heritage. In 2004, Jouffre’s craftsmen reproduced in perfect harmony with Charles Garnier’s descriptions, the embroidered valances and draped Italian-style decors which are complemented by the sublime trimmings of Declercq Passementiers also one of Par Excellence’s partners. The fabrics used for this work are damask, very shiny silk fabrics and brocatelle.

In 2019, it was a new part of the Opera House that required work: the Emperor and Empress’ dressing rooms. The Lyon-based company had to make several wall-upholsteries in a Prelle fabric, sheathing the balcony railings and covering the velvet benches.

Photography: ©Jean-Pierre Delagarde