Why visit
Monumental historic exhibition hall featuring a magnificent 45-meter-high glass dome constructed for the 1900 World's Fair.
Place
Grand Palais
Monumental historic exhibition hall featuring a magnificent 45-meter-high glass dome constructed for the 1900 World's Fair.
City guideChamps-Élysées
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Last editorial review: 2026-07-01
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98 mPetit PalaisBeautiful fine arts museum featuring a serene interior courtyard garden and a highly recommended family coffee stop.[71]
255 mPont Alexandre IIIArguably Paris's most beautiful and ornate bridge, decorated with gilded bronze Pegasus statues and historic candelabras.
536 mGaleries Lafayette Champs-ÉlyséesHighly modern and innovative concept store featuring augmented reality beauty hubs and personal stylist guides.
536 mParis Tropical CarnivalAnnual lively summer parade along the Champs-Élysées featuring colorful traditional Caribbean music and dance celebrations.
555 mBastille Day (Day of the 14th of July)Bastille Day, celebrated annually on July 14th, is France's National Day, marked by majestic military parades along the Champs-Élysées presided over by the President.
624 mPlace de la ConcordeParis's largest historic public square, centered by the 3, 300-year-old Luxor Obelisk and majestic fountains. Fully open-air.
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