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Meeting places at the crossroads of art and culture
Our open-access areas
Welcome
The Grand Palais is a living space open to all, welcoming you all year round to a number of free, open-access areas. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Salon Seine, the Rotonde du Palais de la découverte, restaurants, bookshop-boutiques and, in summer, the northern third of the Nave, to admire the architecture of this exceptional monument in the heart of Paris.
Visuel 3D du Hall d’accueil
Hall
The hall is the gateway to the Grand Palais. Entirely open-plan and spacious, it houses a large reception-information desk to guide you, an area dedicated to individual groups on tour, and a bookshop-boutique to extend your experience. From the mezzanine designed by Pierre Vivien, enjoy a unique view of the Place Centrale. It's here that the Réséda Café by Thierry Marx welcomes you for a gourmet break.
Place centrale
The Place centrale
Recognizable by its reseda green metal structure and rows of columns that define all the building's perspectives, the Place centrale lies at the heart of the Grand Palais’s new visitor flow. At the crossroads of the Nave, the Palais d'Antin, the reception hall and the Salon Seine, it is a true meeting point. Settle into a relaxing corner for a relaxing break, let yourself be inspired by the Grand Palais Design et métiers d'art boutique, and admire the monumental curtain composed of hand-embroidered elements by Studio MTX and le19M Maisons d'art with the support of CHANEL, which adorns the view of the Nave as and when is required.
The curtain of the Maisons d'art le19M
The fruit of an exceptional collaboration with le19M, CHANEL's Métiers d'art venue and studio MTX, this ornamental curtain can be seen all year round from the Place centrale.
Designed to subtly partition the Nave and its central space, this contemporary work celebrates the wealth of excellent craftsmanship and stands out as a functional and poetic element, in direct dialogue with the architecture and history of the monument. The motif, composed of vertical rectangles, evokes a suspended rainfall, naturally inviting you to look up at the Grand Palais' emblematic glass roof. The chromatic palette is directly inspired by the architecture: reseda green, the signature of the metal structure, blends subtly into shades of white and deep blue, like a horizon in motion.
The Salon Seine
The Salon Seine is a new living space dedicated to young people, with free access and a special welcome for families Spanning 900 m², this space invites both young and old to share creative moments in a bright and friendly atmosphere. With a playful activity counter, bookshop-boutique, interactive artworkt, the Salon Seine is a perfect place to meet up and have fun!
Nef du Grand Palais
The north third of the Nave
Open in summer, the northern third of the Nave offers breathtaking views of the Grand Palais’ architecture. Listed as a historic monument since 1975, it is the symbol of the building. With its 13,500 m², topped by the largest glass roof in Europe, it fascinates with its zenithal light, its grace and the technical prowess of its architects. Every year, as the seasons change, it hosts the Grand Palais' cultural program of events. Take a tour and enjoy its unique architecture.
Vestiaires
The foundations
For the first time in the history of the Grand Palais, the foundations are visible! The architecture of vaulted ceilings, brickwork and stonework is revealed in a whole new light, providing a unique setting for your visit. Accessible from the Place Centrale via two staircases created to replace the old horse ramps, this vast area houses the Palais des enfants, a self-service cloakroom and sanitary facilities.
Rotonde du Palais de la découverte
The Rotonde du Palais de la découverte
Restored during a series of renovation campaigns, the Rotonde du Palais de la découverte is now open to all, freely and without reservation. Like a heritage walk between the reception hall, the Place centrale and the Salon Seine, it reveals the brilliance of its mosaics, sculptures and gilded leaves. You can also admire the monumental artwork by Fernand Léger, Le Transport des Forces, created in 1937 for the International Exposition.
From October 2025 to winter 2026, this space closes its doors to allow for the installation of the Palais de la découverte's museography facilities.
Our bookshop-boutiques
The Champs-Elysées bookstore-shop
Accessible from the reception hall, the Champs Elysées bookshop-boutique offers exclusive creations designed for the reopening of the Grand Palais and its exhibitions. An XXL collection highlights the Grand Palais logo, illuminated by day and night light effects that transform it into a transparent monument. An elegant range inspired by the Grand Palais architecture, celebrating its subtle details and unique identity.
The Design et métiers d'art boutique
Located in the heart of the Grand Palais, the Design et métiers d'art boutique offers a curated and exclusive selection dedicated to the avant-garde of contemporary design and creation. Featuring crafted objects that celebrate traditional know-how, innovations that combine beauty with ecology, usefulness and sustainability. Exclusive editions that bring art and design into your everyday life. The centuries-old skills of the GrandPalaisRmn’s molding and chalcography workshops find a natural home in this unique space.
The Salon Seine bookshop-boutique
For young and old alike, the Salon Seine boutique welcomes you to the new space designed as a playground and a place to relax and experience art in a different way. It extends the experience with a youth and edutainment offering and exhibition products. Meet the mischievous mascots Cumulo & Réséda, designed by "giselle et rose", and discover their adventures at the Grand Palais. The collection created by Vahram Muratyan brings the Grand Palais to life life through dreams and imagination, bathed in the morning and evening light.
Our restaurants
The Réséda Café by Thierry Marx
Perched on the mezzanine above the reception hall, the Réséda Café combines gourmet delights with a panoramic view over the Central Square and Square Jean Perrin. This new venue, created by Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx in collaboration with SSP France, artisanal, flavourful, and responsible cuisine. prepared using carefully selected ingredients, with an emphasis on local producers and short supply chains. From freshly brewed hot drinks and fresh juices to light bites and thoughtfully crafted meals, the menu is designed to accompany you throughout the day. An ideal spot for a break, enjoyed in the warm and welcoming setting of the Grand Palais.
Open Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:30am to 7pm, Fridays until 10pm.
Contact : 01 71 32 34 59
Le Grand Café
Ideally located with direct access via the Rotonde Clemenceau, the Grand Palais' new brasserie, Le Grand Café, welcomes you in a theatrical and intimate atmosphere. Whether you're visiting the latest exhibition or simply strolling along the Champs-Élysées, let yourself be drawn into this elegant and refined space.
Inside, an elegant bar serves a menu of classic cocktails and revisited creations. On warmer days, take a seat on the terrace, lush haven inspired by Belle Époque greenery where where a glass paste mosaic frieze by Studio Guilbert-Martin is unveiled, under the watchful eye of mosaic artist Louis-Edouard Fournier. A timeless escape at the heart of the Grand Palais.
Open daily from 12pm to 2am.
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Different areas of the Grand Palais, highlights to admire, and all practical information at a glance.
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The Grand Palais is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 8 pm, with late hours on Fridays until 10:30 pm.
It is closed on Mondays, as well as December 25, May 1, and July 14, with early closures at 6 pm on December 24 and 31.
Our GrandPalaisRmn exhibition spaces (excluding events in the Nave) are open from 10 am to 7:30 pm, with late hours on Fridays until 10 pm. Hours may vary depending on events and current circumstances. Please check our program or the practical information page for the latest details. View the program
The Palais des enfants is open Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 am to 5 pm, and on weekends and school holidays in zone C from 9:30 am to 7 pm.
The main entrance to the Grand Palais is located at Square Jean Perrin, 17 avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris, where you will find the reception hall. The entrance to the Nave is located at 7 avenue Winston Churchill.
