# Grand Palais

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The Grand Palais is a historic exhibition hall and museum complex in Paris, France, built for the Universal Exposition. Its setting places it between the Champs-Élysées and the Seine. Its Beaux-Arts design combines ornate stone façades, Art Nouveau ironwork, reinforced concrete, and a broad glass vault. The roof gives the main space its scale. A pediment bears a dedication to the glory of French art, while allegorical statues enrich the exterior. French architects shaped the building’s final design. The building has hosted art exhibitions, riding competitions, and displays devoted to automobiles and aviation. Wartime hospital use forms part of its history. During the Second World War, Nazi propaganda exhibitions occupied the building, while the Parisian resistance established headquarters there. A fire during wartime later damaged the building. Recognized as a historic monument, the Grand Palais is wheelchair accessible and continues its cultural role in Paris. Its materials reveal both ambition and engineering difficulty.

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## Photos

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