Discover the artist Bilel Allem

Le Skate Park de Saint-Denis par Bilel Allem

Avenue Jean Cocteau

The participatory project for the Skate Park fresco on rue Jean Cocteau

Discover the artist Seb Toussaint

The Wagon de Saint-Denis by artist Seb Toussaint

Avenue Jean Moulin, Saint-Denis - Lycée Paul Eluard parking lot

Behind the scenes of a preservation operation

Iconem is an innovative startup that pioneers technological solutions to digitize our world’s architectural and archaeological heritage using 3D technologies.

The inter-war years

The Grand Palais once again hosted exhibitions, shows and other events. As today, the schedule is full all year round.

The Grand Palais, the birth of a monument

Built for the Universal Exhibition of 1900, the Grand Palais has reflected the historical, economic and cultural evolutions in France ever since.

A titanic building project

The colossal Grand Palais construction site was both a technical and human challenge. Despite many difficulties, construction was completed in just three years.

The Palais des Arts turns to science: The Palais de la Découverte

The Palais de la Découverte has been located in the west part of the Grand Palais since 1937

The Grand Palais under the Occupation

Rebuilding a nation

The first years (1901-1914)

After the Universal Exhibition, the Grand Palais became a cultural and economic centre for the capital. It was a showcase for modernity in all its forms.

The National Galleries at the Grand Palais

The First World War (1914-1918)

The 1900 Universal Exhibition

The Universal Exhibition was a spectacular celebration of the dawn of the new century. Paris became a showcase for the world.

Preparing for the future

Into the 21st century

"It's more than a reopening, it's a renaissance. Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres, Minister of Culture and Communication

Eternal Sites

Khorsabad

Assyrian antic site of Dûr-Sharrukin

Gate of Supreme Harmony

Three-Ram Zun Vessel

Satin Dog Vest with Chinese Crabapple and Chrysanthemum Designs on Green Ground

Silver Cup in the Shape of a Tree-like Canoe by Zhu Bishan

Zhu Bishan (act. 13th-14th c.)

Bu Shang Studying, Running Regular Script

Ouyang Xun (557-641)

Gold Cup with Jewel Inlay: Eternal Territorial Integrity

Qing Imperial Workshop

Album Leaf from The Grand Wedding of the Guangxu Emperor (Guangxu dahun tu)

Qingkuan (surname Zhao, 1848–1927) and other painters

Clock with a Writing Figure

Timothy Williamson

Seal of the Great Qing Receiving the Mandate

Manchu Noblewoman Holding a Dog

Album Leaf from The Grand Wedding of the Guangxu Emperor (Guangxu dahun tu)

Qingkuan (surname Zhao, 1848–1927) and other painters

Moving and Loading the Crates before the Relocation of the Palace Museum Collection

Gu-Family Embroidery of “Masterpieces of the Song and Yuan Dynasties” by Han Ximeng

Han Ximeng

Jade Seal of the Chongzhen Emperor

Golden Pagoda for Containing Hair

Qing Imperial Workshop

Album Leaf from The Grand Wedding of the Guangxu Emperor (Guangxu dahun tu)

Qingkuan (surname Zhao, 1848–1927) and other painters

Large Vase with Varied Glazes

Ten figurines on the roof corners of the Hall of Supreme Harmony - 2

Album Leaf from The Grand Wedding of the Guangxu Emperor (Guangxu dahun tu)

Qingkuan (surname Zhao, 1848–1927) and other painters

Gilded Silver Armillary Sphere

Ferdinand Verbiest

The lion in front of the Gate of Heavenly Purity - 1

Jade Sculpture: Sage King Yu Controlling the Flood

Album Leaf from The Grand Wedding of the Guangxu Emperor (Guangxu dahun tu)

Qingkuan (surname Zhao, 1848–1927) and other painters

Ten Dogs

The Forbidden City - Three Ceremonial Halls

The Palace Museum

Dragon spouts (chishou, lit. “chi-dragon head”)

Seal of Imperial Sacrifices to Heaven

Water cascading from the mouths of the dragon spouts

Gate of Heavenly Purity

Yu Ningchuan

Listening to a Zither

Zhao Ji (1082-1135)

Gate of Heavenly Purity

Yu Ningchuan

Gate of Heavenly Purity

Yu Ningchuan

The Qianlong Emperor's Three-Connected Seals

Bright Yellow Satin Court Robe with Embroidered Golden Dragons

White Hetian Jade Bowl with Gold and Gemstone Floral Design

The bronze lion on the east side of the Gate of Supreme Harmony

Ming-Dynasty Rubbings of Stone Drums of the Warring-States Period

Plum Blossoms above Rocks and Wild Ducks

Ma Yuan (act. ca. early 13th c.)

Low-backed Armchair Carved with Hornless Dragon Design

Jade Sculpture of Paulownia Trees Shading Young Ladies

Ten figurines on the roof corners of the Hall of Supreme Harmony - 1

Silk Tapestry: Sukhāvatī (The Pure Land)

Suzhou Manufactory

Jade Sculpture of the Nine Elders of Huichang

Canopy Bed with Lattice Railings

The bronze lion on the west side of the Gate of Supreme Harmony

Inksticks with Paintings and Qianlong Emperor's Poems

Yan Steaming-Vessel with Animal-Mask Design

Dragon spouts (chishou, lit. “chi-dragon head”)

Ten Magnificent Landscapes

Ren Xiong (1823-1857)

Silk Tapestry with Embroidery of Nine Yang Dispersing the Cold

Suzhou Manufactory