The Grand Palais, located on the edge of the Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris's 8th arrondissement, is one of the capital's finest jewels. Attracting over 2 million visitors every year, the building is famous for its blend of classicist and Art Nouveau architecture, as well as its impressive glass roof and versatile function as exhibition space and museum.
Beneath its gigantic glass roof, the Grand Palais hosts a succession of fine events. Throughout the year (before its long renovation phase), the Grand Palais hosts such not-to-be-missed events as Taste of Paris , which brings together the world's greatest chefs to the delight of gourmets, or the Grand Palais des Glaces , which unveils the world's largest indoor ice rink, not to mention art fairs and other major exhibitions of all kinds.
The story of the Grand Palais begins at the end of the 19th century, when it was designed for the1900 Universal Exhibition. Four architects - Henri Deglane, Albert Louvet, Albert-Félix-Théophile Thomas and Charles Girault - collaborated to create this architectural masterpiece. Construction began in 1897 and was completed in 1900, just in time for the exhibition. Its impressive structure combines steel, stone and glass, and the décor is enriched by the works of forty contemporary artists. Over the years, the Grand Palais has witnessed many historic events, serving as everything from a military hospital during the First World War to a storage facility for German military vehicles during the Second World War.
A living testimony to French history and culture. Its privileged position in the 8th arrondissement, exceptional architecture and rich history make it a must-see for tourists and locals alike.
Girls, adolescence, fashion and rebellion: the multifaceted exhibition at the Grand Palais
Artists, fashion designers, filmmakers and photographers explore the rich, expansive world of girls’ adolescence in the exhibition Girls, opening at the Grand Palais from December 9, 2026 to March 21, 2027. [Read more]
Family-friendly tour and game at the Grand Palais for Paris' 2026 Heritage Days
The Grand Palais invites us to mark our calendars for Heritage Days 2026, set for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. Here’s the lineup planned for the occasion. [Read more]
Oli's Imaginary Museum: the immersive and sensory exhibition by the artist at the Grand Palais
Oli, the iconic figure of the rap scene, makes his Grand Palais debut in an intimate artistic odyssey. Immerse yourself in a sweeping sensory and sonic journey where the artist reveals the backstage workings of the creative mind, starting December 2, 2026. [Read more]
Leandro Erlich at the Grand Palais: the exhibition that reshapes how we perceive reality — our photos
The Grand Palais is dedicating a retrospective to Leandro Erlich, touted as the largest exhibition of the artist in Europe! Mark your calendars from June 2 to September 6, 2026 to explore Erlich's singular universe, renowned for installations that blur our bearings and reshape our sense of public space. [Read more]
Revelations: the date for the next Grand Palais crafts Biennale is already known.
It takes place every two years at the Grand Palais, so there’s no way you’ll want to miss it! Save the dates: the Révélations biennial, the international fair of crafts and creation, will return to Paris from May 19 to 23, 2027. [Read more]
Hilma af Klint at the Grand Palais: an exhibition weaving together spiritualism, the occult, and abstraction
Hilma af Klint, the Swedish visionary artist and a pioneer of abstraction, anchors a groundbreaking show at the Grand Palais, in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou, from May 6 to August 30, 2026. Her mystic works, nourished by Spiritism and the occult, are unveiled in France for the first time in a curatorial journey that brings together almost the entire body of the Temple Paintings cycle, her magnum opus. [Read more]
Grand Palais Summer 2026: celebrations, performances and events, summer happenings at the Grand Palais
Summer in Paris is magical: case in point, the Grand Palais is unveiling a special, festive program from June 2 to September 6, 2026. Discover what awaits you! [Read more]
Paris Photo 2026: Dates for the Next Edition of the Art Fair at the Grand Palais
Paris Photo is gearing up for an extraordinary edition, taking place from November 12 to 15, 2026, in the heart of the French capital. The Grand Palais will once again open its doors to photography enthusiasts and industry professionals alike, offering a vibrant space to reconnect, share, and celebrate the art of photography at one of Paris’s most iconic cultural venues! [Read more]
Exhibition "Cézanne and Us" at the Grand Palais: Dive into the Legacy of the Father of Modern Art
The Grand Palais is hosting a major exhibition dedicated to Paul Cézanne, titled Cézanne and Us, running from September 23, 2026, to January 17, 2027. This outside-the-venue exhibit has been developed in partnership with the Musée d'Orsay. [Read more]
What to do with children at the Grand Palais Exhibitions and workshops for the whole family
With its large glass roof, this Paris landmark reopened in 2025 after extensive renovations. So, what's in store for the kids? [Read more]
The Palais de la Découverte in Paris: the museum's reopening date is taking shape.
Built for the 1937 World's Fair, the Palais de la Découverte is a museum devoted to science and experimentation. After months of uncertainty, Universcience is pledging a full reopening of the museum at the start of March 2027. [Read more]
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Grand Palais
3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower
75008 Paris 8
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