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.
Art Capital 2026: the major artistic event to experience this winter at the Grand Palais
Art Capital returns for a new edition from February 13 to 15, 2026, at the Grand Palais. Don't miss this event for lovers of contemporary art, which brings together four fairs in one. [Read more]
The giant ice rink at the Grand Palais des Glaces 2025 in Eiffel Tower mode, the program
The Grand Palais des Glaces, the gigantic iconic ice rink that stretches out under the glass roof of the Grand Palais, is back. From December 13, 2025, to January 7, 2026, come back and skate on the world's largest indoor ice rink! Don't miss the ticket launch to get the slots of your choice! This year, a huge Eiffel Tower will take pride of place in the center of the rink. Terrace and hot chocolate are on the agenda. [Read more]
Saut Hermès 2026 at the Grand Palais in Paris - dates and ticket office
Saut Hermès returns to the capital from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22, 2026, with a new 16th edition to be held at the Grand Palais in Paris. An event that is a highlight of the international equestrian sports calendar, to be booked without delay! [Read more]
All About Love: Mickalene Thomas's daring exhibition at the Grand Palais
The Grand Palais welcomes African-American artist Mickalene Thomas from December 17, 2025, to April 5, 2026: discover a committed artist with the exhibition All About Love. [Read more]
Dessins sans limite: an exhibition of drawings from the Centre Pompidou at the Grand Palais
The Centre Pompidou unveils some of the masterpieces from its drawing collections, with the exhibition Dessins sans limite, presented at the Grand Palais from December 16, 2025 to March 15, 2026. [Read more]
Paris: Eva Jospin and Claire Tabouret present "Grottesco" and "D'un seul souffle" at the Grand Palais
Two great names in contemporary art honored by the iconic Grand Palais. From December 10, 2025 to March 15, 2026, the sublime Parisian landmark will showcase the creations of two French artists, Claire Tabouret and Eva Jospin, in a never-before-seen exhibition. While the former will unveil "D'un seul souffle", the latter will present "Grottesco". [Read more]
Le Trésor retrouvé du Roi Soleil: an exhibition of never-before-seen works at the Grand Palais
From February 1 to 8, 2026, the Grand Palais is exhibiting for the first time the monumental carpets commissioned by Louis XIV from the Manufactures nationales. A unique immersion in the splendor of the XVIIᵉ century, featuring 33 masterpieces woven for the Grande Galerie du Louvre. [Read more]
Hyrox at the Grand Palais: here are the dates for the next edition of this great sporting challenge in Paris
On your marks, get set... The famous Hyrox competition returns to the Grand Palais for a new edition. Athletes are expected in Paris from April 23 to 26, 2026, to push back their limits. [Read more]
Matisse, 1941-1954: the exhibition on the painter's last years at the Grand Palais
The Grand Palais and the Centre Pompidou present a new exhibition on Matisse and his last years of life and creation. On view at the Grand Palais from March 24 to August 2, 2026. [Read more]
Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hultén: our photos of the new exhibition at the Grand Palais
A plunge into the art of an iconic duo... During its period of closure, the Centre Pompidou takes over the Grand Palais with a brand-new exhibition featuring Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely, as well as the Swedish art historian Pontus Hultén, from June 26, 2025 to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
The Grand Palais transforms itself into a "Palais des fêtes" for its reopening in June 2025
With work starting in March 2021, the Grand Palais is undergoing a major renovation scheduled for completion in June 2025. Didier Fusillier, in charge of overseeing the renovation of the Grand Palais, has declared, according to Le Parisien, that he wishes to transform the monument into a "Palais des fêtes". [Read more]
Palais de la Découverte: reopening date postponed for science museum
Created for the 1937 Universal Exhibition, the Palais de la Découverte is a museum dedicated to science and experimentation. Here's everything you need to know about this museum housed in the Grand Palais, ahead of its planned reopening in summer 2025. [Read more]
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Location
Grand Palais
3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower
75008 Paris 8
Access
M° Champs-Elysées Clemenceau
Official website
www.grandpalais.fr
Booking
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Reopening in 2024.
