Grand Palais

The Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées, commonly known as the Grand Palais, is a historic site, exhibition hall, and museum complex located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Constructed between 1897 and 1900, the building was designed to host official artistic events and features ornate stone facades, glass vaults, and period innovations. It is listed as a historic monument by the Ministry of Culture and was intended to be a large-scale venue for artistic events, as indicated by the inscription on the building. The Grand Palais has hosted various types of shows, including art exhibitions, car and aviation shows, and has undergone modifications to its interior layout over the years. The building's exterior combines Classical and Art Nouveau styles, with a riot of ironwork and allegorical statue groups, and features monumental bronze quadrigas designed by Georges Récipon. Despite problems caused by subsidence and excessive force applied to structural members during exhibitions, the building remains a significant cultural and historical landmark in Paris.learn more on wikipedia