Prix de Versailles 2025 : the Grand Palais named one of the Most Beautiful Museums in the Word

Following the inauguration of the Nave for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and ahead of the full reopening of the building, we are honored to announce that the Grand Palais has been named a winner of the 2025 Prix Versailles,earning a place on the list of the World’s Most Beautiful Museums..

Each year, the Prix Versailles recognizes outstanding achievements that combine aesthetics, efficiency, and a commitment to heritage and the urban landscape. In 2025, seven museums around the world were selected for their ability to blend artistic vision, architectural precision, and a responsible approach to transformation.

Among these seven museums, three will additionally receive a World Title in December (Prix Versailles, Interior Mention, Exterior Mention).

We are proud that the renovation of the Grand Palais has been recognized among these exceptional projects. This distinction highlights the in-depth work carried out on this iconic landmark of Parisian heritage: an effort to clarify its spatial layout and adapt it to contemporary cultural uses, while preserving its historical identity.

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