The Grand Palais: a showcase for all your events
A SHELTER FOR ALL YOUR EVENTS Located in the center of the Golden Triangle, a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées, the Grand Palais is a high point in Paris. This emblematic venue can be spotted from afar thanks to its immense glass roof, the only one of its kind in the capital. Since its construction, the Grand Palais has never ceased to amaze millions of visitors, impressed as much by its architectural prowess as by the richness of its program. In the past, the Grand Palais was known for its art shows, car shows, aviation shows, household arts shows and horse shows. In recent years, it has become the place to be for internationally renowned art exhibitions, fashion shows, cultural and sporting events, music and entertainment...
The building offers a wide range of modular spaces of varying sizes and moods. All in all, a wealth of potential to inspire you and satisfy your ambitions. Whether you're looking to hire spaces for public or private events, receptions and parties, conferences or seminars, or any other activity linked to the life of your company, privatize an exhibition, or organize film shoots, our team of professionals is on hand to advise you and make your event at the Grand Palais an unforgettable experience. Combining your company's image with that of the Grand Palais for your events and public relations operations is a guarantee of prestige and visibility.
Rent the Grand Palais for your events:
- LA NEF - The emblematic venue of the Grand Palais for ambitious scenographies
At the heart of the building, the Nave is topped by Europe's largest glass roof, and set in Art Nouveau metal architecture.
Floor area: 13,300 m² + 3,600 m² of balconies
Capacity: up to 9,000 standing participants
- LE SALON D'HONNEUR - Elegance and natural light
With its glass ceiling, the Salon d'Honneur lets in natural light and offers a unique setting for prestigious events such as fashion shows, cocktail parties and receptions.
Area: 1,089 sq. m.
Capacity: up to 1089 participants standing / 600 participants seated
- THE GALERIES - Modular spaces with unique charm
The North Gallery is modular on two levels.
This space, located above a restaurant, comprises a main gallery and a mezzanine with zenithal light thanks to its glass roof.
Area: 1,200 sq. m.
Capacity: up to 800 participants
Galeries Sud can be adapted to a variety of event formats.
Their configuration makes them extremely flexible.
Areas: 593 m², 653 m², 675 m² (including 293 m² loggia) and 1,217 m² (including 382 m² mezzanine)
Capacity: from 593 to 900 participants, depending on the gallery chosen
- LE SALON ALEXANDRE III - An intimate room for your private events
Located on the first floor facing the Seine, the Salon Alexandre III can be rented on its own for more intimate events, or as a complement to the Alexandre III auditorium and Galeries Sud.
Area: 173 m² (173 sq. m.)
Capacity: 150 participants
- THE AUDITORIUMS - Tailor-made conferences
The Grand Auditorium
Located on the Champs-Élysées side, the Grand Auditorium is a modular space whose seating can be fully retracted. Its technical equipment enables you to organize a wide range of events: plenary sessions, private screenings, previews, performances, concerts, readings... and conference-debates. It is equipped with a fixed control room and a 12 m² dressing room at the back of the stage in the courtyard.
Area: 208 sq. m.
Capacity: 237 seated participants + 6 places for PRMs
Alexandre III auditorium
A former movie theater that has been completely renovated, the Alexandre III auditorium is equipped with 4K cinema projection systems, 5.1 sound, a complete control room (sound, lighting and projection) and a booth dedicated to partitioned interpretations/translations. The room is equipped with a 4K camera for streaming the event in progress.
Surface area: 135 sq.m.
Capacity: 114 seated participants + 4 places for PRMs
Exhibition privatizations
Invite your guests to discover our exhibitions in a private setting, at their own pace and with complete freedom.
A choice of two formats:
- Cultural morning (8am-10am): Before opening to the public, welcome up to 300 guests in a privileged reception area for breakfast and enjoy exclusive access to our exhibitions.
- Cultural evening (8pm-11.30pm): After closing to the public, offer your guests a tailor-made evening with cocktails in a reception area accompanied by an exclusive tour of our exhibitions, guided by our lecturers.