The Grand Palais is one of the most iconic Parisian
monuments.
Built for the 1900 Exposition Universelle, it is recognizable
by its large glass dome flanked by the French flag.
This architectural masterpiece of stone, steel and glass has
been listed as a historical monument since 2000.
It comprises 3 major sites: the Nave, the National Galleries
and the Palais de la Découverte.
The majestic nave, 240 m long, welcomes a wide variety of
major national and international events: (horse riding, contemporary art,
fairground, etc.).
The national galleries organize large-scale exhibitions on
artists that have marked the history of art (Picasso, Hopper, Renoir, etc.).
The Palais de la Découverte is a museum and cultural centre
dedicated to science, where children can learn whilst having fun, through
permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.
--parisinfo.com
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