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Grand Palais

The Grand Palais is a magnificent site at the heart of Paris. Built for the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1900, thanks to the most advanced construction techniques of the time, it 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, is currently undergoing work and will reopen in 2024 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 a number of exhibitions by artists from around the world each year and was the stage for the World Fencing Championships in 2010. Each year, more than 2 million visitors enjoy the rich cultural programme offered by this outstanding venue, which, following its restoration, will welcome the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Capacity: 8,000 people during the Olympic Games, and 6,500 during the Paralympic Games.