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: YesAddress: 75008 Paris, France
Phone: 01 40 13 48 00
Official Website: Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais
Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais Reviews
Rated out of 5
Have been here for Art Basel in Oct 2024, loved this place! It’s warm, bright and comfy inside. Easy to find food (look at price tags lol), a lot of place to seat as well as the inner decorations are majestic
Lumioth De - a month ago
Such a marvellous place! Well restored. Beauty and splendid art in one place. It was a true dream. Plenty of toilets that are clean and spacious.
Bon Weber - a month ago
Paris Photo was massive and the best quality photo sure I've been to. Venue was great, impressive in its own right with lots of access to refreshment and toilets.
Jono Podmore - 2 weeks ago
Looks marvelous. We did not get the time to visit inside and in more detail. Aesthetic and nice.
Sujay Sreekumar - a month ago
Stunning building with glass rooftop. Venue for Fencing competition at Paris Olympics 2024. This place is accessible from inside only during events.
Nirav Parikh - 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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Entrance to the very popular Monet Exhibition at Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais View Paris Attractions in a larger map -
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