The Grand Palais Reopens - Paris
An inside view of the Grand Palais on April 15, 2024 in Paris, France. The Grand Palais is a magnificent site at the heart of Paris. Thanks to the most advanced construction techniques at the time, the Grand Palais, which was built for the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1900, is renowned worldwide for its magnificent nave and glass roof. More than 6,000 tonnes of steel were needed to build the nave. The Grand Palais, which had never previously benefited from a full restoration, reopens on 15 April to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the Nave. This iconic Parisian venue has a long history as a prestigious showcase for many different sporting and artistic events. For instance, the Grand Palais hosts several exhibitions by artists from around the world each year and was the stage for the World Fencing Championships in 2010. Each year, more than two million visitors enjoy the rich cultural programme offered by this outstanding venue, which, following its restoration, will welcome the Paris 2024 Olympic and
- Product Code
- ILEA002572608
- Registered date
- 2024/4/15 00:00:00
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- Abaca Press / Kyodo News Images
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- Blondet Eliot/ABACA
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- 8256 × 5504 pixel
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