subject: The Palace Of Grandeur And Magnificence [print this page] The dome shaped glass roof lets in the warm Paris sunlight to a spectacular building that is deservingly termed the Grand Palace. From its iron frame to its mosaic tinted walls, the palace embodies refined taste and grandeur; it is majestic, awe-striking and in short has royalty written all over its every surface and view.
A magnificent glass roof held together by a dome shaped framework of iron and steel shelters this imposing creation that lives up to its name as the Grand Palace. The worlds largest glass and iron structure is thus named the Grand Palais and is situated in the Champs-Elysees. It is currently an exhibition hall, a museum and a must visit heritage site while visiting Paris.
It is impossible not to admire the Palais and its sky scraping silhouette from a distance, especially its unusual glass roof. Up close the external walls are thickly strewn with beautiful carvings, mosaic patterns and classic paintings of its era. The palace was initially built for the purpose of the world fair in 1900 and later has undergone renovations over the course of time. It is the brainchild of four different architects who handled different segments of the building and is built in what is known as the Beaux-Arts mode of architecture.
Today this spectacular building hosts a number of events including exhibitions and live performances as well as many international fashion shows. The building actually consists of four sections; in the south wing there is a science museum and what is probably little known is the police station that lies at the basement, originally intended to protect exhibits.
While visiting this palace of splendour, there are several luxury hotels Paris that the fastidious visitor would do well to step into. Le Royal Monceau, Paris France, of the unmistakable Raffles fame is just minutes away from the Champs Elysees and has many luxury suites together with dining and bar options as well as an enthralling interior put together by a French designer . An indoor swimming pool, a luxurious spa and a fitness centre implies that this Champs-Elysees hotel is definitely designed with the intention of pampering mind, body and soul alike.
