Charles Garnier

Jean-Louis Charles Garnier was a French architect, perhaps best known as the architect of the Palais Garnier and the Opéra de Monte-Carlo. His architectural style was characterized by grandeur and ornamentation, reflecting the eclectic tastes of his era. He designed buildings that were not only functional but also works of art, which continue to stand as significant cultural landmarks today. His work represents a pinnacle of 19th-century French academic architecture.