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Childhood show

1950-1960: Childhood show

A few weeks before Christmas 1950, the Salon de l’enfance opened its doors for the first time at the Grand Palais, transformed into a fairy tale palace full of toys, illustrated books, and live animals.

A treasure trove for children… and parents too!

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Childhood show at the Grand Palais, 11th november 1954– (Actualités Françaises)

A small boy and girl in the miniature cars at the 10th Salon de l’enfance in the Grand Palais, October 31 1957.

A small boy and girl in the miniature cars at the 10th Salon de l’enfance in the Grand Palais, October 31 1957.

© Keystone-France

1956. The childhood show (Salon de l’enfance) in the Grand Palais: lighting seen at night.

1956. The childhood show (Salon de l’enfance) in the Grand Palais: lighting seen at night.

© CNAM/DAF/Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine/Twentieth century architecture archives