The Reims Opera House (french: Opéra de Reims, ), historically known as the ("Grand Theater"), was built in 1873 over designs by

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, in

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, France. Its architecture was "explicitly inspired by the

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, then still under construction", especially the terraced roof. "It is notable for its opulent symbolic ornamentation on the theme of music and the lyric arts." The building was burnt down during

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and rebuilt in 1931–1932 with an interior by

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and

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. The auditorium's ceiling surrounding the chandelier was painted by

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. The chandelier, wide, was realized by

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* {{authority control Buildings and structures in Reims Opera houses in France Theatres completed in 1873 Theatres completed in 1932