Paris, France
Petit Palais (City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts)

A museum with stunning architectural design housing an elite selection of artwork and sculptures.

Originally constructed for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, Petit Palais is now the official City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts. Housing the works of renowned artists like Rembrandt, Delacroix and Monet, the artworks held within possess an incredible ability to educate, while the architectural mastery awakens one's senses. In fact, its stunning architectural design has been the inspiration for other public buildings across the globe.


The Petit Palais' structure is indeed striking, and you definitely cannot miss it. Located directly across from the Grand Palais, the Petit Palais's main facade stands out in an indomitable fashion, not shying away from the awe-inspiring figure of the Grand Palais standing right in front of it. With its majestic central archway topped off with a peciliar dome, it is no wonder the Petit Palais was converted to its current museum capacity, considering the structure itself a priceless piece of art. You'll be far more amazed when you step inside the museum, with its fine collection of art depicting the growth of the art scene, especially Paris, in the 19th and 20th centuries. With an elite selection of artwork and sculptures on display, as well as its phenomenal architecture, the Petit Palais offers a real immersion into French culture.


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Tips Before You Go
Open from 10a.m. to 6p.m., the Petit Palais also hosts concerts and temporary exhibitions in its basement, so be sure to head on down to catch it.
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Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris, France