I have walked past her countless times, admiring her beauty with a fleeting glance before continuing on my way, never taking the time to discover what she is like on the inside. What a fool I have been! For her inner beauty outshines her exterior hundred-fold....I am speaking of le Petit Palais. You'll find her at east end of the Champs Elysées, near Place du Concorde, facing her big sister Le Grand Palais. Calm and serene, light and airy, she boasts an eclectic collection of sculpture, paintings, and ceramics, as well as tapestry and furnishings. From neoclassical to realism, modernism to impressionism, (with a little Louis thrown in for good measure), she has something to offer everyone! A graceful escalier beckons one to discover the treasures she is willing to share so generously with anyone who knocks at her door - and unlike her cousin the Louvre, she is discreet - a gentle unassuming beauty so very easy to spend time with. And she asks nothing in return, you can visit the permanent exhibition free of charge Tuesday-Sunday from 10h-18h. If you are hungry, a café overlooking her beautiful jardin is just the thing! Take metro ligne 1 to Champs Elysées-Clemenceau.
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