Fodor's Expert Review Grand Palais Ephemère
Paris
Performance Venues
French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte's soaring 100,000-square-feet temporary structure at the foot of the Champs de Mars, facing the École Militaire, will house the Grand Palais's cultural, fashion, and sporting events while the Grand Palais undergoes a major four-year restoration. It will also host sporting events for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympic Games.