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Petit Palais

Av. Winston-Churchill, 75008 Paris, France
01-42-65-12-73
Ranked #44 of 534 attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
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Hollywood, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Great for pictures, I enjoy it good collection to see.. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This is a great place to visit - beautiful architecture, great views out of the windows, lovely examples of antique French furniture and paintings. And the best thing of all is that it's free entry! Also the women's washrooms were clean, well maintained with no line-ups! More

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Derby, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I love art nouveau so I was in seventh heaven going into the Petit Palais. The permanent exhibitions are free, you only pay for the special exhibitions. There's a beautiful garden cafe, and the gardens are a must for visitors. We sat staring at them, forgetting were were in the centre of Paris. The hustle and bustle just melted away.... More

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Paris, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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Permanent collection is free...and in beautiful rooms..fee for specials...but VERY worth it..buy tickets in advance at FINAC to avoid waiting in long lines More

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paris france
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Jst across from "The Grand Palais" is "The Petit Palais". A real gem with a garden as well as exhibitions that are wonderful. More

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Paris, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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Entrance is free. After going down the Champs-Elysées (on the sunny side), you go across the avenue to rest from the noise of the trafic and the pressure of consumption society on the avenue. Instead of going to Mc D.....'s or other joint on the Champs Elysées, indulge youyrself in the café inside the Petit Palais and enjoy the little... More

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Fuerstenau, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The building as well as the art and the garden, it is all gorgeous. And free to visit! :) More

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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

The Petit Palais Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris is located on Avenue du Winston-Churchill on your way if you are walking from the Louvre to the Arc de Triomphe. There is a large bronze of Winston Churchill in the park at the front to greet you. This musée is across the road from its big brother, the... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
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What a find! Walk over Pont Alexandre lll from Les Invalides and go straight into the Petit Palais - it's free to visit, but you will need a 'billet gratuit' from the desk. The cafe in the garden is a calm oasis in a busy city. Good hot chocolate, too! The exhibition is interesting and relaxing. Toilets on the lower... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. It's free to visit and will never disappoint. The building is spectacular and the art amazing. Be sure to check out the courtyard. More

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