The Fine Arts Staircase is located next to the porch of the main entrance to the Nave on avenue Winston-Churchill. With a door head decorated with a large oval escutcheon and a lion's head, it is topped by a masonry group statue representing Art. In the immense facade, the discrete, wrought iron entrance door through a high pedestal crowned by a statue representing Artistic inspiration, might even go completely unnoticed. Yet on crossing the threshold visitors cannot fail to fall to the charm of the Fine Arts Staircase. Its curvaceous lines are generous and inviting, and its very special atmosphere is warmed by stone staircases, mosaic floors and a fine ensemble of glass tiles forming an oval on the first floor landing. This well-kept secret of the Grand Palais deserves to be rediscovered particularly as it provides the main access to the first-floor galleries.

This exclusive entrance located close to the main entrance, can be used to welcome special guests arriving on avenue Winston-Churchill in optimal conditions with personal hospitality, without using the peristyle.
The Fine Arts Staircase offers two alternative configurations in the rotunda: either as a VIP access to the Nave (with cloakroom and signs), or as a cocktail suite.
The monumental stone staircase also offers two areas that can be used for receptions: a 28 m2 (300 sq. ft.) landing and a second level area of 80 m2 (860 sq. ft.) with a view of the Nave.
The Fine Arts Staircase will become a very select facility and will soon offer access to the Clock Balcony, the South-East Gallery and the balconies round the Nave that are to be restored shortly.