Everyone who ended up in Paris and climbed the Eiffel Tower saw the building, which is surrounded by dense vegetation. This is the Palace of Chaillot, which has an interesting and rich history, despite the fact that it was built in the 20th century. About this beautiful building, its architecture and interesting facts will be written in this article.
History of Creation
The Palais de Chaillot in Paris was built specifically for the World Exhibition, which was held in 1937. At this time, new buildings with an unusual architectural style were actively built in the capital. The local authorities really wanted to amaze the numerous guests with the grandeur and pomposity of Paris.
The chief architect of the palace was the famous French architect Jacques Carlu, and he was assisted by L. Azema and L. Boileau. The authorities who acted as customers did not choose these architects by chance, it was they who became the owners of the Grand Prix in Rome in the field of architectural art.
The area chosen for the construction of the building was occupied by the Trocadero Palace, built in 1878. The authorities decided that it did not correspond to the image and style of Paris, and gavepermission to demolish it. The developer destroyed the Trocadero, cleared the site for the construction of the palace and began its construction.
Building architecture
The building of the Chaillot Palace is considered a typical example of architecture of the 20-30s of the XX century. The style of the buildings is very strict and concise, and the color scheme of the exterior decoration is very calm and dim. The building has regular geometric shapes and characteristic clear lines. Sandstone was used in the cladding of the facades of the building, and the internal structures were erected with the help of massive stone.
The Palais de Chaillot has very tall windows that emphasize its majesty and simplicity at the same time. This building belongs to the neoclassical architectural style. The palace consists of two massive buildings, made in the form of two arcs, which are facing towards each other. From above, the shape of the building resembles a half-truncated circle, divided by a neat terraced area. The length of the site is 60 meters, and bronze statues on small pedestals are installed along the buildings. It is from the terrace of the palace that the best view of the symbol of France - the Eiffel Tower opens.
Palace currently
Currently, four French national museums are located in the halls of the Chaillot Palace. In the spacious rooms of the building, which are distinguished by their moderation and modesty of interiors in comparison with the Louvre, there are thousands of different exhibits.
Today there are four museums in the palace,namely:
- Museum of Man.
- Cinema Museum.
- Museum of Monumental Art.
- Marine Museum.
Each museum has a wide variety of exhibits from both early and modern eras.
Museum of Man
The Museum of Man began its work immediately after the opening of the Chaillot Palace in the 16th arrondissement of Paris in 1937, and Paul Rivet is considered its creator. During its existence, the museum has gradually transformed and today, in addition to expositions, research work is being carried out here. This research center is subordinate to the French Ministry of Science. Various conferences, exhibitions and symposiums are constantly held here, to which scientists from all over the world come.
For ordinary visitors, four halls are constantly working here, these are:
- Hall of the history of the development of man as a biological species.
- Demographic, dedicated to the growth of the human population on the planet.
- Hall of Genetics and Biology.
- Hall of Ethnos and Ethnic Groups.
The collection of exhibits of the museum is constantly updated, today it has about 16 thousand copies.
Museum of Monumental Art and Film Museum
Exhibitions of the Museum of Monumental Art help visitors to get acquainted in detail with the main historical events of France. For example, here in one of the halls there is a huge number of monuments and sculptures of Paris, made in miniature. The total number of items on display in this museum,has over six thousand copies. The basis is miniature copies of sculptures and various buildings of France, as well as a collection of photographs dating from the beginning of the 20th century.
The Film Museum in the Palais de Chaillot was first opened in 1972. Today, there are about five thousand exhibits related to cinematography: from the scenery of famous films to filming equipment and costumes. The exhibitions explore the development of cinema in France and the rest of the world.
Reviews of the Chaillot Palace
Reviews of tourists who visited the palace speak of the magnificent architecture of the building, the beautiful terrace, which offers a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower. Those who have been inside the palace note the rich collections of all museums, especially the maritime one, which exhibits copies of the notorious Titanic, the battleship Missouri and the aircraft carrier Nimetz.
Others who visited the palace liked the other museums located on the territory of the building. They also note the beauty and spaciousness of the hall of the National Theater of Chaillot, located in the northern wing. Beautiful interior in Art Deco style, expensive materials are truly impressive.
Tourists who have visited Paris are recommended to see the Chaillot Palace both from the outside and from the inside without fail. You will be amazed by the neat, almost ascetic architecture of this building, which at the same time impresses with its monumentality and grandeur.
If you come to Paris, then, of course, gosee local attractions. Usually everyone wants to see the Eiffel Tower, the symbol by which not only Paris, but the whole of France is recognized. However, after visiting it, be sure to go to the Chaillot Palace in Paris. Photos of the building itself and its surroundings will remain with you for a long time, along with pleasant emotions.
