Grand Palais in Verrières-le-Buisson

Great monument with lots of space aroundEnjoying the historical moments of the two facing palaces ans the great space from there till the invalidesIn the neighbouhood you can walk to the hotel where princess diana stayed before her tragical deathAnother great piece of the beauty called PARIS

Grand Palais is a historic site, exhibition hall and museum complex located at the Champs-Élysées.

The Grand Palais is a magnificent structure both inside and out and host to many fantastic shows throughout the year (my favorite being Paris Photo in the fall). The facility is great to look at both outside and inside so take time to do both.

Grand Palais, (French: “Great Palace”exhibition hall and museum complex built between the Champs-Élysées and the Seine River in Paris for the 1900 Exposition Universelle. A masterpiece of Classicism and Art Nouveau, this Beaux Arts structure (built 1897–1900), with its large stone colonnades and enormous conservatory-style glass roof, is a major tourist attraction and a Parisian landmarkA competition was held in 1894 for the general layout of the Exposition Universelle, for which some 100 projects were considered. The first-prize winner was Eugène Hénard, for whose project the Palace of Industry (constructed for an international exposition in 1855was to be demolished to make way for a grand exhibition hall (the Grand Palais), a smaller exhibition building (the Petit Palais), and a bridge (Pont Alexandre III). A new street (present-day Avenue Winston-Churchillconnecting the Champs-Élysées to the bridge also was subsequently built. In 1896 a second competition was held for the actual design of the Grand Palais, and this time the award was granted jointly to the four top architects. Henri Deglane, Albert Louvet, and Albert Thomas were each assigned a different portion of the building to design, while the whole project was overseen by Charles Girault. The intention was to link the Grand Palais, the Petit Palais, and the Pont Alexandre III to the Champs-Élysées and to the Hôtel des Invalides across the Seine.The Grand Palais’s stone facades, columns, and friezes exhibit features of Classical design, while the intricate metalwork inside is in the style of classic Art Nouveau. The building is composed of three major areas: the Galeries Nationales, the Palais de la Découverte, and the Nave. The area known as the Nave is an iron-and-steel structure with stone walls, and it is crowned by elegant glass vaults. The Nave’s glass roof constitutes the largest such structure in Europe, reaching a height of 45 metres (150 feetunder its dome and spanning some 200 metres (650 feetin length. At the heart of the Nave is the Great Staircase. This wrought-iron structure, with its mosaic floor and limestone steps, is a masterpiece of Art Nouveau style. Altogether, the three sections of the Grand Palais cover 72,000 square metres (775,000 square feet).

Grand Palais is a very versatile museum space, and it hosts numerous events, from automobile salons to art exhibitions and food shows. The building itself is magnificent, a fine example of the Beaux-Arts architectural style, a true embodiment of La Belle Époque.It wasnt our first time at the Grand Palais, but the exhibition we visited, "Toulouse-Lautrec: Resolutely Modern" dedicated to the great post-Impressionist artist was nothing short of excellent. Located on several levels, it was the most comprehensive exposition of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, with works from the museums in private collections, from Brazil and the USA to Russia and England.

#COVID trap.Despite the fact that you buy tickets in advance. Despite the fact that they have people controlling the people present:You are sardined into a small space and physical distancing is impossible.The exhibition is small, mostly based on recent excavations and two buildings, Orion House and Garden House. Nice to see but nothing to write home about.

The Grand Palais can be seen in the background as you approach Pont Alexandre. This famous bridge can be seen in many movies featuring Paris due to the gold fixtures and contrasting lampposts. Both the Grand Palais and the bridge were built in the early 20th century to prepare for the Universal Exhibition of 1900. The Grand Palais serves as a large open space in which larger expositions and events can be held. It sits across from the Petit Palais which is another famous photography location due to the large main gate. During the month of December into early January you can take advantage of the largest indoor rink in the world that they offer inside the palace. There are different price rates depending on the time of day but we chose to visit at night. From 8PM-2AM they have open ice skating that seems like more of a nightclub environment. With a live DJ and huge disco ball in the middle they have intricate light shows throughout the night and play a variety of music. Although this is the most expensive time to visit we figured it would be the most memorable. Depending on when you visit either in the morning hours (22 USD), afternoon hours (28 USD), or at night (32 USDthe prices will vary per adult. Thankfully this includes unlimited use during the time frames and they also offer bag and coat check for 1 USD and sell food and drinks inside. Although it is a bit pricey we think this a good opportunity to ice skate in Paris without having to be out in the cold but still getting a unique and photo-worthy experience!- @wanderingwithustwo

One of the many places you should visit during a night walk along the Sienne. Along the walk from the Eiffel Tower down to Notre Dame, this is a good spot to take a break before you get the breeze coming from the river. Right across the street from another beautiful building as well.

One thing we would absolutely emphasize for the first time visitors. Grand Palais doesnt have one entrance, but three entrances. The main entrance, along avenue Winston Churchill (opposite Le Petit Palais), one on the corner of avenue Winston Churchill and avenue du Général Eisenhower (corner entrance with a staircaseand one along avenue du Général Eisenhower. Walking from the corner towards the last entrance, there is an additional entrance, but thats the police post, the Police Commissariat of the 8th arrondissement, not intended for visitors. As a matter of fact, there is a fourth entrance, behind the museum, on avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and even though being a part of the Grand Palais complex, it is a separate science museum, Palais de la Découverte. Try to find out where exactly "your" exhibition is located before heading to the Grand Palais.Grand Palais is a very versatile museum space, and it hosts numerous events, from automobile salons to art exhibitions and food shows. The building itself is magnificent, a fine example of the Beaux-Arts architectural style, a true embodiment of La Belle Époque.It wasnt our first time at the Grand Palais, but the exhibition we visited, "Toulouse-Lautrec: Resolutely Modern" dedicated to the great post-Impressionist artist was nothing short of excellent. Located on several levels, it was the most comprehensive exposition of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, with works from the museums in private collections, from Brazil and the USA to Russia and England.We wont elaborate on the details of the exposition, for it closed about 2 weeks ago, but enough is to state that it felt like a more significant cultural event than the much-touted Leonardo da Vincis exhibit at Louvre.We would also like to stress the importance of an audio-guide. And it is not about a language barrier (we know French quite well, plus all the signage was in both French and Englishbut about new and exciting information and enriching explanations one gets from an audio-guide, even if/when you think you know the works, particular artist or topic well.

Worth a visit definitely. I recommend going there during Christmas time and then going ice skating. 25 € but everything is included and it is amazing. Especially after 22:00 orso you have this amazing night light show.

Amazing ice skating zone!! 25€/ adult. You can stay there forever:)). Very beautiful at night and good music as well.

Wonderful expositions. A must to do place in Paris. We visited the Toulouse Lautrec expo.

I went to iceskate.It is definetly one of the best ice rings I have ever been to.If you go in the night session,you can stay up to 6 hours within the entry ticket.The DJ is great,light are amazing.You had a place for eat and drinks.I will definetly go back.

As a large event center in Paris, I have always wanted to be able to explore the beautiful inside space during an exhibition. I believe the perfect time came around Christmas time when the interior is transformed into the worlds largest indoor ice rink. Coming at night, they had a DJ, two disco balls, and lots of room to skate in a beautifully lit room

Great place to visit. The museum is amazing. Outside the museum there are many places to take good pictures. I loved it.

Great museum. Saw the Toulouse Lautrec retrospective, which was excellent. The museum restaurant is of high quality and with friendly service. Very memorable visit.

Visited at the weekend for Paris Photo 7-10th Nov 2019. Great venue and was well laid out, the place itself is well just a must a see. Paris Photo is held at Grand Palais every year and hope to back again each time hopefully as an exhibitor one year fingers crossed.

Magic...Excellent...The moment Historic...The exibitions top...The build is so beautiful...and bigest moment with Toulouse Lutrec exibition in Oct 2019...

Good palace , nice view. Close to cool bridge and other historical places

One of the most amazing places for science lovers and those who wish to discover as well, great expositions and live crazy experiments

First time here and moreover during the European night of the museums. If we forget about the waiting line it was a super cool experience.

Attended the Taste of Paris here. Beautiful venue with massive ceilings, good staff and clean restrooms. We had a great experience overall.

Versailles Palace is beautiful, but was so crowded I could hardly breathe. I was literally shoulder to shoulder within a crowd for over an hour, shuffling from room to room before I just bailed. Apparently they admit a hundred guests every 5 minutes, as well as tour groups and internal palace-staff guided groups. They will of course say due to holidays, but it seems no matter what time of day/year you go, its still crowded. (Maybe in the dead of winter on a rainy day, it may be accessibleThe outdoor gardens and fountains are lovely and worth the visit if you can just get to the gardens.

A lot of fairs (fiac...), monumental exhibitions (monumenta...), shows, special events (fashion week). Always impressive. This was for Wim Wenders screening. A free event.

Had the chance to visit it during art Paris art fair. Beautiful exhibition space a lot of light, I like it

Amazing place to see an exhibition. Built as a temporary exhibition hall for the Universal Exposition of 1900. Beautiful space.

Went to an art exibit there. Thr space is rentable so events here change often,and theyre usually worth it.The intetior space is also very nice,with a huge glass roof. The building is gorgeous on the exterior too, avoid going around on a saturday afternoon if the yellow vests are still roaming around because they close it early.

When we came by the first time, it was night and glass roof was illuminated with blue light. That looked really good. We have not been inside, as there was a costly exhibition which we werent interested in - plus long waiting time in the lane. The was no possibility to just peek inside for a short moment.

Make sure to use some of your time to see the grand palace whilst visiting Paris!You can find plenty of different events and exhibitions that give you the chance to visit and observe this fantastic building.You also have a cinema and a bar/restaurant in the building.

Ideal place to hold an events like art expo or show. I will go for art exposition each year.

Impressive shed with glass roof! Came here for the winter skating when it had been transformed with an indoor skating rink. The building itself is impressive but the visit experience is going to depend entirely upon what’s actually going on inside at the time...

Beautiful and enchanting! What a great idea to turn this great site into an ice rink! The light show makes it even more magical. Don’t miss it while in Paris.

25 € for the Ice skating from 14hIncluding skate shoesIt was very fun ♥️

The Grand Palais is a must go for art lovers. Exhibitions are well organized, the place is huge, the selection of works is always good. The Grand Palais is next to the Champs-Élysées. Last time I went I was blown away by the exhibition of Míro’s works. I strongly recommend to visit an exhibition in this place at least once.

The "  Grand Palais des Beaux-Arts  " is built in Paris from 1897 , for the World Exposcheduled for April 15to November 12 , 1900[ 1 ] , instead of the vast but uncomfortablePalace of Industryof1855. "Monument consecrated by the Republic to the glory of French art", as indicated by thepedimentof the west wing (Palace of Antin), its original vocation is to host major artistic events of the capital.In the 1960s, Le Corbusier wants the demolition of the Grand Palais to implant instead the Art Museum of the xx th  century, including Andre Malraux told him the realization. The death of the architect, the August 27 , 1965, puts an end to the project [ 2 ] .By order of June 12 , 1975, the nave is classified as historical monuments . A new decree November 6 , 2000, protects the Grand Palais in its entirety.

I didnt visit there, but just from its exterior, its worth visiting. This place held lot of expo and fashion show. Opposite side is petit palace which is great as well.

Always super well-organized expos so far my favorite is the Irving Penn. May they do it again, I would come every day! Besides, enough places to grab a coffee. A secret : they have a big café right around a corner, plenty of tables and great service. Shh

Visit here during the Venise exhibition is on, not bad, but the exhibition size is surprisingly modest compared with the permanent collection of the Petit Palais next door (not to say the latter is for free)

One of Paris best places for exhibitions. The inside of the building itself is reason enough to justify a visit !

Unfortunately the grand place was closed when we were visiting it although on the website it said it should be working fine. It was super disappointing as we originally planned for starting with it as we know how unique the collection of art pieces inside are. There is some sort of renovation happening which make it hard to identify the entrance. From what we explored at that time, it was on the left side of museum not the main gate. I would encourage updating their social media and website with their working hours as they are important for visitors like us.

Beautiful museum and one of the few remaining structures built for the world exposition. Great exhibits, beautiful art spaces.

Another symbolic place of Paris. Must seen. However, pay attention to regular monument renovations that could spoil your photos.

Shows some extraordinarily good exhibitions. We always buy tickets ahead on line. If its busy, you queue outside, so be prepared for the weather. Has a functional, convenient cafe inside, serving tasty salads, baguettes, drinks and cake. The shops also good and you can get a discount with your exhibition ticket. All makes for a great day out!

Not the best gallery space but a beautiful building and some excellent exhibitions. Go at lunch time to avoid the crowds and the coach parties.

Magnificient piece of architecture. Unfortunately the main area under the glass roof isnt available open to the public but you can view one of the temporary exhibitions located in a corner of the building. At the time it was artists and robots which was a brilliant exhibition.

I come to the Grand Palais often for Chanel fashion shows and is truly spectacular. Its so amazing how they can transform an empty space into anything that Karl can imagine! Always leaving us breathless.Even without the transformation, the Grand Palais itself lives up to its name.

I saw two exhibitions in one afternoon. I think I enjoyed the Irving Penn one more as it wasn’t as crowded and I could enjoy it a bit more. Gauguin was busy and I felt like the layout was slightly confusing. I’m not sure I saw everything...

Beautiful exhibition hall and museum off the Champs Elysees. Rotating exhibitions inevitably showcase amazing talent. While we were there, Rodin was featured. Just looking at the building from outside is enough to make you stop. Worth the visit.

The free exhibition is astonishing. There are many fine examples of ceramics, sculpture and painting. There is a beautiful garden with a cafeteria inside. All is in French and if you want audio guide in English or other language you have to pay 5 Euro . Totally recommended .

Pariss Grand Palais (Great Palacewas built for the World Fair and one of the most iconic Parisian monuments. The building is best known for its enormous 8.5-tonne art nouveau glass roof. It includes 3 key sites: the Nave, the National Galleries and the Palais de la Découverte. The Palais de la Découverte is a museum and cultural centre dedicated to science. Numerous outstanding exhibitions, multiple entrances, cinema, skate ring sometimes, art fairs, fashion week must, restaurant and many more have hosted here.