Reopening of the Grand Palais

Between history and art

Built for the 1900 World’s Fair, this monument, immediately recognisable with its monumental stone, steel and glass structure, quickly became a cultural venue, firmly rooted in its time.

A symbol of Belle Époque architecture, it is particularly recognisable thanks to its huge 17,500 m² glass roof, one of the largest in Europe.

Since it opened, the Grand Palais has hosted art salons, world fairs, scientific events, trade fairs and even military parades.

Listed as a historic monument in 2000, the site has continued to evolve and reinvent itself, hosting fashion shows, exhibitions paying tribute to renowned artists, contemporary art festivals and sporting events, such as the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024.

Its nave, with its 45-metre-high glass roof, has become a legendary space, capable of enhancing any type of event.

A major restoration

After four years of closure, the Grand Palais underwent an unprecedented renovation project, with the main aim of restoring the monument to its original splendour while adapting it to 21st-century uses.

Today, it offers a rich programme of events and redesigned catering areas to complete the experience.

A major restoration

After four years of closure, the Grand Palais underwent an unprecedented renovation project, with the main aim of restoring the monument to its original splendour while adapting it to 21st-century uses.

Grand Palais

The main entrance is located on Square Jean Perrin, at 17 avenue du Général Eisenhower, Paris 8th arrondissement. The entrance to the Nave is located at 7 avenue Winston Churchill.