Rediscover the Palace of Discovery
0 Comments Published by Cedric Benetti on Monday, May 26, 2008 at 5/26/2008 06:11:00 PM.
If you haven*t been around the Grand Palais lately, you definitely should go pay it a visit the coming weeks, especially if you, like so many Parisians, grew up while going to the Palais de la Découverte on sundays, and learn all about how things work.
The facade of the Palace has been completely renovated (with the exception of the south pavillion up to this moment still hidden under scafholdings) and shines again in all its 1900-glory under the summer sun.
The interior with its fascinating cuppola reminiscent of roman baroque churches still awaits its renovation, but it still is one of my favorite domed spots of Paris. Even if you don*t wanna go see the museum inside (science can be pretty boring sometimes), just go in and take a look at the domed entrance space, because it*s the area where you*re still alowed in without a ticket.
As of recent developments, the museum*s future is in jeopardy, it might get attached to the Cité des Sciences soon, or loose its actual site. So come on in before it*s packing up it*s bumpy dusty vintage scientific exhibitions and gets kicked out to make way for something more attractive to the general public (no, not a mall you fools!).
Many parts of the interior are in pretty bad condition due to humidity and improper conservation over the years. The first time I visited I noticed that many of the rooms were hiding wall paintings behind the scientific exhibitions, as well as painted ceilings that weren*t even lit well enough to make anyone notice them.
Labels: Architecture shot, Monuments, MUSEUMS
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