I thought the Petit Palais was absolutely fantastic. After the massive crowds at the Louvre and d'Orsay there was hardly anyone here. And yet it has some of the most fantastic galleries you'll find in Paris. I particularly loved Room 4 on the ground floor, which has to be one of the greatest gallery rooms I've ever been in. There's an awful lot to see here, and I'm honestly surprised it's not famous on a level with the two big ones. Even the cafe is nice here, with really friendly staff. If you're in Paris to see the galleries I would strongly recommend a visit to the Petit Palais.

The Musee des Beaux Arts de Paris located in the Petit Palais is simply wonderful: conveniently located, free of charge, uncrowded, open daily, housed in a grand and ornate 19th century edifice and full of all kinds of fabulous paintings and other works of art. It deserves more attention than it gets. Located between the Champs Elysee and the Seine not far from the Place de la Concorde and the Jardins Tuileries, it is a perfect accompaniment to the nearby Musee Orangerie. How can anybody not be happy in Paris?

I have visited Paris many times and this week I visited this excellent museum for the first time. Beautiful building, free entrance, no crowds, snd amazing artworks. We received a detailed explanation from a young guide on the new installation called Nuits Corticals.

A beautiful place to wander in and admire the architecture, lovely indoor courtyard and art collection. We just happened upon it and went in because it was free and we’re surprised by how much there was to see. Our kids loved the water sculpture in the courtyard and I was delighted to come across Monet and impressionists without facing the crowds of bigger museums!

This was my favorite place during my visit to Paris. The museum is free and the art is gorgeous. But I truly fell in love sitting outside in the garden/ cafe sipping a glass of wine. It was so relaxing and it made me feel like I was fully basking in the moment.

We stumbled into Le Petite Palais in search of a quiet cup of coffee and a croissant. What a find. The building is stunning inside and out. The cafe is set within the courtyard which is tranquil and relaxing (which was a welcome contrast to the rest of the city which was so very busy) . The collection of art inside is impressive and beautifully displayed. Well worth a visit.

We have visited often. We did not know there were galleries under the main floor. We would not have known but for going to the current special exhibit about etching. Super. So too the collections we had missed on all our previous visits. Shame on us. We stayed for a light lunch. Very efficient service and good pasta. To be in such a venue is a special honor.

I visited this place back in August 2023, and I don’t know how I missed sharing about it, because it was an excellent find. I was drawn to the place by its architecture, which was built for the 1900 Paris World’s Fair. It is indeed beautiful inside out. The nice find is that it is now a beaux-arts museum that offers free access for the public. The art collections are vast and valuable. I just wish the description boards include English so international visitors like me can understand and appreciate the art work more. Still, I highly recommend visiting the place.

Fun, free and fantastic! My family had a most wonderful time and it did not cost us a penny, cent or franc. Such wonderful sculptures and paintings and a very photogenic staircase. If you have a backpack be sure to carry it in your hand and not on your back.

A well laid out and attractive art gallery. Free to enter, and with free luggage storage on the lower floor. The collections are not essential or important, but are interesting to look at, and generally well displayed, though there are some poor lighting options in places.