Overview

• French studio Chatillon Architects is nearing the completion of the Grand Palais restoration, set to host fencing and taekwondo at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
• The renovation aims to transform the historic site into a public building, improving access and reconnecting its main spaces.
• Significant modernizations include the reinforcement of the nave and ornate balconies, increasing capacity by over 60%.
• The surrounding gardens are being redesigned with over 60,000 plants, reflecting the nearby Champs-Élysées gardens.
• The full reopening of the Grand Palais is scheduled for 2025, post-Olympics, to serve as a major cultural and sporting venue.