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Step inside the Grand Palais, where soaring glass and steel architecture sets the stage for major art exhibitions. Explore thoughtfully curated shows, browse well-stocked museum shops, and admire the massive dome right across from the Petit Palais.
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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.
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.
Duration
1h30
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Intensity
Moderate walking
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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
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