Watch now: inside the monumental restoration of the Grand Palais
July 2, 2025
An extraordinary project, an emblematic building, human adventures: for almost four years, director Stefan Cornic followed the major stages in the restoration of the Grand Palais, camera by hand. The result? An immersive, sensitive documentary, Les métamorphoses du Grand Palais, available now for replay on France.tv.
Vue de la Nef Nord, depuis le centre de la Nef, Décembre 2021
In August, experience the Grand Palais differently
August 1, 2025
This August, the Grand Palais remains open and welcomes you to enjoy its must-see exhibitions and guided tours of the monument. Experience it with family or friends, in the heart of Paris!
From Paris 1900 to Paris 2024: the Grand Palais and its Nave, an architectural jewel restored right on time to meet sportsmen and women!
July 26, 2024
A regular venue for artistic and cultural events for over a century, the Grand Palais is reopening its majestic restored Nave for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games to become the place for fencing and taekwondo events! And don't forget: this is not the first time the building has been used to host sporting competitions.
What will your first steps in the new Grand Palais be like?
March 26, 2025
While we await the chance to set foot inside the restored Grand Palais starting in June, we invite you to take a virtual dive into its new spaces. Join us in exploring this iconic monument, where history meets modernity, for a fictional journey through its reimagined architecture. Let us be your guide!
A monumental creation celebrates Haute craftsmanship at the Grand Palais
May 30, 2025
From June 20, 2025, the Grand Palais welcomes you with a never-before-seen ornamental work visible from the main entrance. The fruit of an exceptional collaboration with le19M, CHANEL's Métiers d'art venue, this monumental curtain celebrates the wealth of excellent craftsmanship while sublimating the majesty of the glass roof.
The Grand Palais sports chronicles: Top 5 sporting events at the Grand Palais
August 26, 2024
From fencing halls to basketball courts — even skateparks — the Nave of the Grand Palais has hosted a variety of sporting events, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for new sports practices in the 2000s. Let’s look back at 5 bold sporting moments that paved the way for the Grand Palais to become an Olympic venue in 2024.
The Grand Palais Sports Chronicles: first steps in the world of sport
August 1, 2024
This summer, the Grand Palais pulses to the rhythm of the fencing and taekwondo events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. But did you know that this iconic monument has a sporting history that spans more than a century? From gymnastics galas to horse shows, it has forged a unique relationship with the world of sport. In this Olympic year, let's relive the exploits of the Grand Palais' champions together!
Concours hippique au Grand Palais, cavalier et monture non identifiés, 1911
