New administration
The Établissement public du Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées (EPGPCE) was created in January 2007. Its president is Jean-Paul Cluzel. It is the first time since its construction that all the building's facilities have been managed by a single corporate body.
A unique monument, mirror to the XXth century
The jewel of the 1900 World Fair, the Grand Palais has, in the course of a century, become an emblem of French heritage. This palace of fine arts was built in a strategic location in the capital: the "Republican Axis", the last major axis in Paris, which enabled fast, direct access from the Invalides to the Élysée Palace, thanks to the new Alexandre-III bridge which was built for the occasion. As a result, the monument became a powerful architectural symbol in the area surrounding the presidential palace.
Since then, this building of metal, stone and glass has not ceased to illustrate France's influence around the world, thanks to its exceptional architecture, its programme and its diversity.
Since then, this building of metal, stone and glass has not ceased to illustrate France's influence around the world, thanks to its exceptional architecture, its programme and its diversity.
© Coll. Grand Palais, cliché François Tomasi
A symbol of national heritage
A showcase for the arts, the Grand Palais has, for more than a century, born witness to the vitality of artistic creation in all forms. It has accompanied changes in French society by revealing the great inventions of the twentieth century to the public at large: whether automobile, aviation, or household. The public has always retained its affection and enthusiasm for this immensely versatile building.
It is the State's attachment to this monument, to its role of status symbol for the national heritage, to its public-interest missions, to its international influence and its respect for the building's architectural integrity that led to the creation of the 'Établissement public du Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées' in 2007. This provides France with a new major player in the promotion of creativity, innovation and knowledge.
The Grand Palais is under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Communication.
It is the State's attachment to this monument, to its role of status symbol for the national heritage, to its public-interest missions, to its international influence and its respect for the building's architectural integrity that led to the creation of the 'Établissement public du Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées' in 2007. This provides France with a new major player in the promotion of creativity, innovation and knowledge.
The Grand Palais is under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Communication.
See also
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- Jean-Paul Cluzel'Biography (pdf) 173.3 Ko
- Décret du 25 janvier 2007 sur la création de l'Établissement public (in French) (pdf) 156.7 Ko
- Organisation chart (In French) (pdf) 763.6 Ko
