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Grand Palais

ArtHistoryClosed todayFrom €19Champs-Élysées–Clemenceau (Metro 1, 13)

Built for the 1900 Universal Exposition, the Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées is a Beaux-Arts and Art Nouveau landmark famed for its colossal barrel-vaulted glass roof. After a 466 million euro restoration, it fully reopened in 2025 with expanded Galeries Nationales for major exhibitions, a new children's science space, and more visitor capacity. Its monumental Nave hosts art fairs, fashion shows and performances (and staged 2024 Olympic events), while the west wing will see the return of the Palais de la Découverte science museum.

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Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris, France

Nearest station: Champs-Élysées–Clemenceau (Metro 1, 13), Franklin D. Roosevelt (Metro 1, 9), Invalides (RER C)

Admission

€19

Prices vary by exhibition (about 8-19 euros); several public areas free year-round

Visitor Information

How much does Grand Palais cost?
Standard adult admission to Grand Palais is €19. Prices vary by exhibition (about 8-19 euros); several public areas free year-round. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Grand Palais?
Grand Palais is open Daily 10:00-19:30, with late opening Fridays until 22:00 (hours can vary by exhibition).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Grand Palais?
Grand Palais is located at Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris, France, in the Champs-Élysées (8th arrondissement) area of Paris. The nearest stations are Champs-Élysées–Clemenceau (Metro 1, 13), Franklin D. Roosevelt (Metro 1, 9), Invalides (RER C).
What can I see at Grand Palais?
A Beaux-Arts palace crowned by an immense glass-and-steel nave, reborn in 2025 to stage Paris's grandest art blockbusters. Current highlights include Transparency, Matisse, 1941-1954, Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Temple (1906-1915).
Do I need to book Grand Palais in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Grand Palais?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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