The Grand Palais in Paris is a landmark of Beaux-Arts architecture built for the Exposition Universelle of 1900. Designed under the direction of Charles Girault, with contributions from Henri Deglane, Albert Louvet, and Albert Thomas, it combines a monumental stone façade with an extensive iron and glass structure, including one of the largest glass roofs in Europe. Conceived as a “palace dedicated to the glory of French art,” it originally hosted major exhibitions and salons throughout the early 20th century. Today, following successive restorations, the Grand Palais continues to serve as a prominent cultural venue.
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