Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais

A huge and spectacular building, recently restored and beautifully enhanced. The spaces are bright, spacious, and welcoming — perfect for a relaxed visit. The exhibition is truly enjoyable, featuring original and playful works that can capture the attention even of those who aren’t art experts. An interesting and well-organized experience — highly recommended!
Mad dy - in the last week

I have to be honest: my visit to the Grand Palais felt like a mixed bag, leaning more toward disappointment than delight. The standout highlight was without question the live drumming performance—absolutely fantastic, vibrant, and full of energy. That, along with the impressive central artwork, gave a glimpse of the grandeur the place could offer. But beyond that, everything else felt lackluster, as if the substance didn’t quite live up to the name. It’s ironic, really—called “Grand” Palais, but in truth is, Petit Palais offers so much more. Petit Palais is richer, more expansive, and bursting with art and history, while the Grand Palais felt strangely hollow in comparison. There wasn’t even much of a contest between the two. Honestly, I ended up here mostly by accident—either because it was right in front of me at the subway exit or because I got a little lost. Would I put it high on a must-see list? Not really. Still, I can say I enjoyed the brief visit for what it was: a chance to stumble into something unexpected. Sometimes travel is about these random encounters, even if they don’t leave a lasting impression.
Kerry Bell - a month ago

On our recent trip to Paris, we went to the Euphoria Balloon Exhibition (closed on Sept. 7, 2025). It was phenomenal and if they ever do another one, I would highly recommend going. It’s great for both kids and adults. Also, the price was very reasonable at €16 per adult. Watch the videos to get a sense of scale and interactivity. We went on a Tuesday right when it opened and it wasn’t too crowded so, you could really enjoy the space and take your time interacting with each installation. The Grand Palais is a beautiful building and represents some of the best in Parisian architecture. I’ll definitely go back for other exhibits.
M G - a month ago

The architecture is impressive, unfortunately I don’t have a good experience visiting this place. First, I looked out which exhibition was in the nave but their website wasn’t clear. If you take the tour for the monument you don’t go inside the nave, the space where the Olympic Games took place, and if you try to book and exhibition at the nave the website isn’t clear either. I went to see the Nikki de Saint Phalle exposition and honestly not worth it for what we’ve paid. Her work is extremely contemporary and kind of nonsense.
Gicela Carvantes - 2 weeks ago

The Grand Palais was built for the Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) in 1900. The Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais (entrance from the back) are the sections used for major temporary art exhibitions and cultural events. In the west wing, there is the Palais de la Découverte, a science museum. The large central nave under the glass roof is often used for large scale installations, fairs, fashion shows, and special exhibitions.
KloudManc - a week ago