Petit Palais
Historic art museum showcasing beaux-arts and neoclassical architecture. Features collections of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from antiquity to 1914 with free access to permanent and temporary exhibitions. Read more…
Opening hours
Tu-Su 10:00-18:00; last entry 17:15; Fr,Sa 10:00-20:00
Admission
Free permanent collections; specific exhibitions may charge fees
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The Petit Palais was constructed for the 1900 Universal Exposition and now serves as the municipal Museum of Fine Arts. It features beaux-arts and neoclassical architectural styles, designed by Charles Girault and François Hennebique. The building itself is recognized as a National Monument.
The museum houses extensive collections ranging from antiquity through to the early 20th century, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. It presents both permanent collections and rotating temporary exhibitions without admission fees.
Equipped with modern amenities such as wheelchair accessibility and WLAN internet access, the Petit Palais integrates heritage with contemporary facilities. Its status as a regional heritage site underlines its cultural and architectural significance.
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