VISIT THE PALAIS DE LA PORTE DORÉE

A key symbol of Parisian heritage

Located to the east of Paris, the Palais de la Porte Dorée is a masterpiece of Art Deco architecture. Built for the 1931 International Colonial Exhibition, its facades are adorned with monumental bas-reliefs and its interior is richly decorated.

Why visit?

The Palais now houses the Musée national de l'histoire de l'immigration and a tropical aquarium. It's a unique place that combines history, art and the discovery of the marine world, offering a cultural and family experience.

A brief history and anecdotes

When it opened in 1931, the Palais was the main pavilion at the Colonial Exhibition, dedicated to showcasing France's overseas territories. Its interior décor, designed by Albert Laprade, is a masterpiece of frescoes and mosaics. The tropical aquarium, which has been there since the beginning, is one of the oldest in France.

What can you do there?

- Explore the collections of the Musée national de l'histoire de l'immigration
- Discover the building's Art Deco frescoes and decorations
- Visit the tropical aquarium and its hundreds of marine species
- Attend a variety of temporary exhibitions

Where is it?

📍 293 Avenue Daumesnil, 75012 Paris
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Practical advice

- Free for under-26s resident in the EU
- Accessible by metro (line 8 - Porte Dorée station)
- Allow at least 2 hours to fully enjoy the museum and aquarium

To discover around

- Bois de Vincennes
- Lake Daumesnil
- Paris Zoological Park
- Rue du Rendez-Vous

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