VISIT THE PETIT PALAIS

An essential symbol of Paris

Nestling between the Champs-Élysées and the Seine, the Petit Palais captivates visitors with its elegant architecture and rich collections. Built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, it now houses the Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris.

Why visit?

Admission to the permanent collections is free, making it a cultural nugget accessible to all. The building itself, with its interior garden and sumptuous decor, is well worth a visit. The works on display span Antiquity, the Renaissance, classical art and the 19th century.

A brief history and anecdotes

The Petit Palais was designed by the architect Charles Girault as part of the same urban project as the Grand Palais for the Universal Exhibition. Its semi-circular floor plan and central garden provide a peaceful and luminous setting for visitors. It has been used as an exhibition venue since its creation.

What can you do there?

- Discover the permanent collections (Courbet, Ingres, Delacroix, etc.)
- Visit temporary exhibitions (often at an admission charge)
- Relax in the interior garden and admire the frescoes
- Enjoy a coffee break in a refined setting

Where is it?

📍 Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris
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Practical advice

- Free admission to the permanent collections
- Visit during the week for greater peace and quiet
- Don't miss the monumental staircase and the glass roof in the garden

To discover around

- Grand Palais
- Alexandre III Bridge
- Avenue des Champs-Élysées
- Place de la Concorde

Audioguide

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