Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais
The whole experience of the art and the architecture of the Grand Palace is bound to leave an impression on you
Many visitors to Paris limit themselves to the superior shopping and exquisite dining experiences available in the city of love. The truth is that there is a lot more that Paris has to offer and limiting your experiences in such a way will rob you of the opportunity to see places such as the Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais or Grand Palace National Gallery and this would be an absolute tragedy. Paris and France as a whole have many wonderful cultural and inspiring attractions to offer visitors to the country.
The Grand Palace National Gallery is situated in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. This gallery houses many of the major art exhibits and showcases quite a few cultural events on a regular basis. The gallery aims to promote public interest in and appreciation of the arts. The exhibits vary and change with fair regularity. You will need to take a look on the official website to see what is being displayed whilst you are in the area.
One of the more recent and notable exhibitions held would be the Monet and Turner and his painters exhibitions. These drew impressive crowds of hundreds of thousands of people. The Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais often collaborates with other museums on a local and international scale to bring these impressive exhibitions to the public.
The Grand Palace National Gallery should be included on your itinerary when you are planning a trip to Paris. The whole experience, the art and the architecture of the Grand Palace is bound to leave an impression and leave you feeling inspired and awestruck by the astounding beauty that people are capable of creating. The art work exhibited here is quite varied so visitors can expect a broad and comprehensive view of art history. Whether you are an art historian, art enthusiast, artist or simply someone looking to enjoy an inspiring and cultural outing, the Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais will not disappoint. For those who like to make use of the various technologies now available, it is now possible to download information pertinent to the exhibit on show via a Bluetooth terminal in the grand entrance.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesGaleries Nationales du Grand Palais Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Address: 75008 Paris, France
Phone: 01 44 13 17 17
Official Website: Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais
Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais Reviews
Rated out of 5
Grand Palais is a surprisingly calm and elegant place to visit. There were far fewer tourists than expected, which made the experience relaxed and unhurried. The atmosphere feels refined rather than crowded, allowing you to appreciate the classic architecture, graceful proportions, and historical details. A beautiful space that invites slow wandering instead of rushing through.
Yang T.C. - 2 months ago
One of the iconic buildings of Paris. have seen better palaces or museums in Paris. Still good vibes and a lot of exhibitions. Always better to go in the evening when there is an event in its grand hall with light shows.
Gunsu Kiziltan - a month ago
Place to many amazing expositions, fashion runways, cultural events, Grand Palais, by itself, is already a mark in Paris. The building is gorgeous and the interior, even though not completely accessible to public, at least not all at once, should be visited if there's some time left in Paris.
Sidónio Sousa - 2 months ago
The expo Mickalene Thomas, held in Grand Palais, gives an attractive view on the vibrant works of this artist. And you get to see a glimpse of the main glass roofed area, unfortunately only a glimpse as you cannot enter it.
Jo Dejonckheere - a month ago
The renovated building has opened and you never get to see the most interesting and important part of it , since it's not open to the public. This is a very big disappointment. Exhibitions might be interesting, but the biggest attraction is the main glass roof halls which is out of reach.
I suppose this will be accessible during some specific show - but it would have been nice to experience it when we visited.
Ilias Pantos - 3 months ago
Directions
| Metro / RER Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| M1 or M13 | Champs-Elysees - Clemenceau | 3 minutes |
| M9 | Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 5 minutes |
| M8 or RER-C | Invalides | 13 minutes |
How to get to Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais by Metro / RER
By Metro or RER-C: From Metro Line 1 or 13 exit at Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau Station. The Grand Palais is immediately south of the exit. Follow Avenue du General Eisenhower beside the Grand Palais to the gallery entrance.
From Metro Line 1 or 9 exit at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Station and follow Franklin Delano Roosevelt straight south off the traffic circle to Avenue du General Eisenhower and go left (east) to the entrance.
From Metro Line 8 or RER-C exit at Invalides and head north across the Alexandre III bridge. Continue north on Avenue Winston Churchill to Avenue du General Eisenhower and go left (west) to the entrance.
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