Landmark
The Grand Palais is a landmark exhibition hall known for its massive glass dome and grand architecture. It hosts rotating art exhibitions, drawing queues for popular shows. Visitors praise the building itself as much as the exhibitions, along with thoughtful curation and well-stocked museum shops. It stands directly across from the Petit Palais.
✨ Reasons to go
💡 Good to know
Buy timed-entry tickets online in advance to skip queues, especially for popular exhibitions.
⏱️ Typical visit
1h30
🕰️ Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
🚶 Walking intensity
Moderate walking
Hours
Booking
What people say
"What a stunning building! We visited for the Matisse exhibition (which I didn't really enjoy) Had to queue up to enter the building for that. Spent more time exploring the Grand Palais building and wished that we could have seen more up close. It's beautiful."
— Christine M
