The Grand Palais is one of the most representative monuments of Paris. It was built in 1900 for the Universal Exhibition that commemorated the anniversary of the French Revolution. It is characterized by having an impressive glass dome supported by an iron and stone structure.
When you visit the Grand Palais you will find a huge building divided into three parts, each of them more interesting. A kind of 3-in-1 ride, which we are sure you will enjoy.
La Nef is the outer part of the Grand Palais, where shows of all kinds are held and has an extension of more than 240 meters long. Every year equestrian championships and other disciplines take place on this site in which many people gather.
The Galeries nationales is the second place you can visit in the Grand Palais, where artistic exhibitions of unavoidable characters of universal painting are held. You can see pieces by artists such as Picasso among many others.
Lastly, you can visit the Palais de la Découverte, which is a museum dedicated to science and especially focused on children. If you travel with children to Paris, you should not miss it.
Grand Palais Location
Also known as the Grand Palais des Beaux-Arts, it is located on the Champs-Elysées.