Petit Palais
The Petit Palais (small palace) is currently an art museum although it was initially built for the Universal Exhibition ("Exposition Universelle") from 1900 by architect Charles Girault. Nowadays it hosts the "City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts" (Musée des beaux-arts de la ville de Paris), part of the public corporation Paris Musées.
The 1,300 works of art in the museum range from sculptures to paintings, tapestries to icons) and cover a large artistic panorama. Ancient and Medieval collections are displayed alongside works from the French and Italian Renaissance and Flemish and Dutch paintings. Some of the 19th century painers represented here are:
- Delacroix
- Monet
- Sisley
- Renoir
- Toulouse-Lautrec
- Courbet
Also don't forget to take a leisurely stroll through the charming inner outdoor garden.
The Petit Palais is located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, between the Grand Palais on Avenue Winston-Churchill, the river Seine and the Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
Ongoing Exhibitions
Exhibition: Pekka Halonen
Until: February 22nd, 2026 (77 days remaining.)Description:
Visit Le Petit Palais to view a collection of works by Finnish painter Pekka Halonen. Enjoy a retrospective showcasing his art and unique style.
Exhibition: Pekka Halonen
Until: February 22nd, 2026 (77 days remaining.)Description:
Visit Le Petit Palais to view a collection of works by Finnish painter Pekka Halonen. Enjoy a retrospective showcasing his art and unique style.
Exhibition:
Until: February 22nd, 2026 (77 days remaining.)Description:
Exhibition:
Until: February 22nd, 2026 (77 days remaining.)Description:
Exhibition:
Until: February 22nd, 2026 (77 days remaining.)Description:
Exhibition: Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Until: January 25th, 2026 (49 days remaining.)Description:
Jean-Baptiste Greuze was a prominent figure in 18th-century French art. His work was highly regarded by the public, critics, and top art collectors of his time.
Exhibition: Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Until: January 25th, 2026 (49 days remaining.)Description:
Jean-Baptiste Greuze was a prominent figure in 18th-century French art. His work was highly regarded by the public, critics, and top art collectors of his time.
Exhibition:
Until: January 25th, 2026 (49 days remaining.)Description:
Exhibition:
Until: January 25th, 2026 (49 days remaining.)Description:
Exhibition:
Until: January 25th, 2026 (49 days remaining.)Description:
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