Paris, France – L’Avenue de l’Opéra, prise du Grand Hôtel du Louvre – Postcard Early 20th Century

This postcard shows a grand view of the Avenue de l’Opéra in Paris, taken from the vantage point of the Grand Hôtel du Louvre. The majestic Palais Garnier—the Paris Opéra—dominates the distant horizon, perfectly aligned with the symmetrical Haussmannian buildings flanking the wide avenue. 
The Avenue de l’Opéra was one of Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann’s key urban planning projects during the Second Empire under Napoleon III. It was designed to provide a direct and elegant visual axis from the Louvre to the newly constructed Palais Garnier, completed in 1875. Unlike many Parisian boulevards, it notably lacks trees, which was a deliberate decision by Charles Garnier to ensure an unobstructed view of the opera house's elaborate façade.
By the early 20th century—when this postcard was produced—Avenue de l’Opéra was one of Paris’s most prestigious commercial and cultural corridors, frequented by elegant Parisians, businessmen, and tourists. The view from the Grand Hôtel du Louvre, one of the city's most luxurious hotels, offered a panoramic perspective of Parisian grandeur.
The reverse features the classic “Carte Postale” format with designated correspondence and address sections.
Front Text: "1927 PARIS. – L’Avenue de l’Opéra, prise du Grand Hôtel du Louvre. – LL"
Reverse Imprint:
"CARTE POSTALE – Correspondance – Adresse"
Size ±: 14 cm x 9 cm
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