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	centenary restoration: the Grand Palais, Paris \| France
		The Grand Palais in Paris is the largest existing ironwork and glass structure in the world since the Crystal Palace in suburban London was burnt down.
		Together with the Petit Palais (the Little Palace) the Grand Palais (the Big Palace) was built for the World’s Fair, held in Paris in 1900, as was the Eiffel Tower.
		The globes that are being displayed in the Grand Palais, made for King Louis XIV [the fourteenth, 14th], are 384 cm in diameter; that is, almost four metres in diameter - ten times the diameter of that big 40 cm/16 inch globe at school.
	www.abelard.org /france/grand_palais.php (1340 words)

	Paris 1900
		The Grand Palais was to be perpendicular to the Avenue des Champs Elysées while the old Palais de I'lndustrie was parallel to this major axis.
		This image of the Grand Palais is a view of the primary entrance facing the Avenue Nicholas II by Deglane.
		The interior of the Grand Palais was as remarkable as its main façade.
	www.lib.umd.edu /ARCH/honr219f/1900pari.html (2827 words)

	19/50.- Paris, Grand Palais - Petit Palais. Tourist Information - VIRTOURIST.COM
		The 'Grand Palais' was built in 1900 for the World's Fair.
		Currently inside its 240 meters long façade it houses the 'Palais de la Decouverte', with interactive exhibits, a planetarium and other temporary exhibitions.
		Next to it, the 'Petit Palais', houses the 'Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris' (=fine arts museum).
	www.virtourist.com /europe/paris/19.htm (53 words)

	Lille Grand Palais - partner company
		Lille Grand Palais is managed by a mixed economy limited company of which 51% is held by the City and the remainder by various other shareholders: the Lille Métropole Chamber of Commerce, the Compagnie Générale de Chauffe (heating), the bank Banque Scalbert Dupont, la Caisse d'Epargne (savings bank), Norexpo, and the tourist office.
		Lille Grand Palais was inaugurated in June 1994 (and the Zénith in November 1994).
		Lille Grand Palais has taken part in the network's commissions and played an active role in reflections on directions to be taken by the network.
	www.rafhael.org /en/cities/lgp.htm (525 words)

	Paris' masterpiece, the Grand Palais, reopens after 12 years - France.com
		Closed for safety reasons in 1993 after a metal bolt fell from the ceiling, the fin-de-siecle masterpiece has been renovated at a cost to the state of more than $85 million and is now poised to take back its place as one of the French capital's prime cultural attractions.
		Commissioned for the 1900 World Fair, where it housed the exhibition of fine arts, the Grand Palais formed part of a major redevelopment of the area next to the Champs-Elysees.
		The neighboring Petit Palais and the magnificent Alexandre III bridge were built at the same time.
	www.france.com /docs/575.html (326 words)

	The Residences of the Grand-Ducal Family
		The alteration of the Palace for the exclusive and official use of the sovereign coincided with the arrival of the new Nassau-Weilbourg dynasty in 1890.
		The work undertaken by Grand Duke Adolph, which included not only the complete transformation of the existing premises, but also the building of a new wing in the courtyard, took four years to complete and was entrusted to a Brussels architect, M. Bordiau, assisted by the State Architect, Charles Arendt.
		This same room was the venue, on 12 November 1964, for the ceremony during which Her Royal Highness Grand Duchess Charlotte signed the abdication declaration after her 45-year reign, and renounced the Crown in favour of her son, His Royal Highness Grand Duke Jean.
	www.gouvernement.lu /dossiers/famille_grand_ducale/chregneuk/annexeact/palaces (1720 words)

	The Grand Palais to sparkle again \| The San Diego Union-Tribune
		PARIS – The Grand Palais, one of the architectural jewels of Paris, reopens this month after a $123 million, 12-year renovation that anchored the turn-of-the-century edifice to the bedrock below and refurbished its huge glass and steel dome.
		"The Grand Palais is a beacon, literally a lighthouse, projecting the light of French arts and culture throughout the world," said Culture Minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres.
		With its giant glass cupola that stands out over the low Paris skyline, the Grand Palais is one of the City of Light's most visible landmarks, located between the elegant Champs-Elysees Avenue and the River Seine.
	www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20050911/news_1h11palais.html (379 words)

	Grand Palais holiday apartments \| Alexandra Headland, Sunshine Coast
		Grand Palais Holiday apartments are perfectly located opposite the the patrolled area of Alex beach.
		Grand Palais is 50 meters from the "Bluff" surf break.
		Grand Palais has an on site Thai restaurant, plus there are dozens of restaurants within walking distance.
	www.grandpalais.net /grand_palais_faqs.htm (465 words)

	Grand & Petit Palais- Paris, France - VirtualTourist.com
		Grand & Petit Palais: Grand & Petit Palais
		The Grand and Petite Palais, with their glass and steel domes, were built in 1900 for the World's Fair.
		With is curved glass roof, the Grand Palace is unmistakable when approached from either the Seine or the Champs-Elysees and it does form an attractive duo with the Petit Palais on the other side of avenue Winston Churchill.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/France/Ile_de_France/Paris-99080/Things_To_Do-Paris-Grand_Petit_Palais-R-2.html (573 words)

	Lille Grand Palais
		In the Spring of 1998 the permanent exhibition "The Theatre of Neruda", the masterly work of Kijno comprising 30 canvasses, was inaugurated at Lille Grand Palais.
		The painter wanted this donation to be the starting point of a work of patronage which would act as a springboard for certain number of the region's artists.
		Since 1999 his wish has been realised as every year a painter from the region is selected to interpret on canvas his or her vision of Lille Grand Palais.
	www.lillegp.com /anglais/amecenat.htm (83 words)

	PARIS ART EVENT : Grand Palais PARIS
		Headlight of the "Journées du Patrimoine" of September 2005, the Grand Palais re-open its doors for the public after five years of total restoration.
		Last vestige of these immense houses which pushed in the capital at the time of the World Exhibitions of the beginning of the century, it was supposed to be a luxury Palais of the Art in the shade of the close Champs-Elysées.
		The Grand Palais is ready again to accommodate the prestigious exposures of Paris.
	www.parisbestlodge.com /grandpalaisEN.html (195 words)

	Grand Prix - Lille
		At Grand Prix Lille fill out the voucher* that you'll find at the registration desk and deposit it in the designated box Saturday, December 17 before 5 pm.
		The structure for Grand Prix–Lille will be modified Swiss-style (50-minute rounds), with the Top 64 players (or 128 if 800 or more players registered for the main event) advancing to the second day of competition for prizes and invitations.
		If a player has ever been awarded ANY pro points from a Grand Prix, Pro Tour, or World Championship event, that player no longer has amateur status, may not participate in the Amateur Championship or Junior Super Series tournaments, and is not eligible for amateur awards at Grand Prix or other tournaments.
	www.wizards.com /default.asp?x=grandprix/lille05/facts (690 words)

	COSMOWORLDS Europe Style Portal \| FIAC 2006 - FIAC Art Fair Paris - International Art Fairs Europe, Paris, France, Cour ...
		This configuration, rendered possible by the benevolence of the Minister of Culture and Communication, and integrated in the framework of an unprecedented collaboration with the Musée du Louvre, underlines Fiac’s ambition to durably found its identity on the criteria of prestige, selectivity, innovation and centrality.
		When the Grand Palais officially re-opened in October 2005, Fiac was the first fair to invest its historic site, hosting a memorable inaugural celebration followed by a series of artistic events including performances, film projections and large scale installations involving 40 international artists.
		The Grand Palais will house a highly selective ensemble of approximately 100 of the most prominent international galleries specializing in modern art, contemporary art and design, together with a programme of projections of new-release artists’ films and artists’ performances presented by exhibiting galleries in an especially conceived cinema/auditorium.
	www.cosmoworlds.com /fiac.html (700 words)

	Lille Grand Palais
		Lille Grand Palais was the brain-child of Pierre Mauroy, the Mayor of Lille, and his political determination to make Lille into a great European metropolis.
		The history of Lille Grand Palais began in1982, with the agreement signed between Pierre Mauroy, the then Prime Minister, and Margaret Thatcher, on the principle of creating a fixed cross-Channel link.
		On a 60,000 square metre site, Lille Grand Palais today hosts on average 300 events a year with a total of 1 million participants.
	www.lillegp.com /anglais/apresentation.htm (228 words)

	Grand Palais - Paris - France (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		With its 240 metre-long façade (entered from Avenue Franklin Roosevelt), the Grand Palais is used for various exhibitions.
		Part of the building is the permanent site of the Palais de la Découverte where recent scientific discoveries, interactive exhibits, some very good temporary exhibitions and a planetarium are displayed.
		The Petit Palais, located across the street from the Grand Palais, houses the Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris.
	www.paris-tourism.com /paris/us/patrimoine_loisirs/musees/191.html (273 words)

	IOL: Refurbished Grand Palais re-opens its doors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Closed for safety reasons in 1993 after a metal bolt fell from the ceiling, the fin-de-siecle masterpiece has been renovated at a cost to the state of more than 70-million (R539-million) and is now poised to take back its place as one of the French capital's prime cultural attractions.
		The neighbouring Petit Palais and the magnificent Alexandre III bridge were built at the same time.
		Measuring about 200m in length and 60m at its highest point, lit by tens of thousands of panes of glass and enlivened by an elaborate art deco interior, the palace served as a hospital in World War 1 and in the next war was used as a lorry-park by the occupying Germans.
	www.int.iol.co.za /index.php?click_id=420&art_id=vn20050923142345614C929570 (730 words)

	Fodor's Travel Guides \| Forums Messages
		The Grand Palais has been used for special exhibitions in at least the past two years.
		I think it means the building as a whole - it definitely the Grand Palais as i'm paraphrasing a press release from the French Embassy and when i was in Paris in December there was one day when the Grand Palais was reopening officially and was free to go in.
		The Grand Palais opened a while ago, and admission was free for a time; in fact, over the holidays, there was a carnival inside complete with a Ferris wheel under the glass roof (for €5 admission).
	www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=2&tid=34746433&numresponses=6&start=0 (306 words)

	Compare La Cornue Grand Palais 180 Dual Fuel (Electric and Gas) Kitchen Range Prices with ActiveShopper USA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Le Grand Palais 180 is the largest and most prestigious range in the 5 ?toiles line.
		In size, style and function, the Grand Palais is the closest you will get to a true commercial professional range, but with all the necessities for a home chef.
		In keeping with its grand size, there are two personalized nameplates, each with ample space for 12 charactes on 2 lines.
	www.activeshopper.com /product/compare-price/~sf-1~pid-21973398/La-Cornue-Grand-Palais (192 words)

	USATODAY.com - Paris' masterpiece, the Grand Palais, reopens after 12 years (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		PARIS (AFP) — One of the architectural jewels of late 19th century Paris — the enormous steel and glass exhibition hall known as the Grand Palais — opened to the public Saturday for the first time in 12 years following a monumental face-lift.
		A grand dome: The Grand Palais first opened in 1900 for the World's Fair.
		Over the decades it was used for a variety of international exhibitions — it even served as a horse race-track — but the accident in 1993 revealed that the structure had become dangerously unstable.
	www.usatoday.com /travel/destinations/2005-09-21-grand-palais_x.htm (641 words)

	E-Flux : October 6th through October 10th, Evening “rendez-vous” at the Grand Palais - (2005-09-27)
		The spirit of the Grand Palais “rendez-vous” is neither that of a commercial venue, nor that of a museum exhibition.
		The intention is to offer FIAC visitors and key figures of the international art world present in Paris for FIAC, the privilege of a unique meeting place in a convivial setting, open to them following their visit to the fair, or to one of the numerous cultural events scheduled simultaneously in Paris.
		On October 5th at 11.00pm, the Grand Palais will also host the inaugural party celebrating the opening of FIAC 2005 (entrance by invitation only).
	www.e-flux.com /displayshow.php?file=message_1127830974.txt (438 words)

	Grand Palais Beachside Resort, Alexandra Headland, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
		Grand Palais Beachside Resort, Alexandra Headland, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
		Grand Palais Beachside is a sea-side resort overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Alexandra Headland, 10 minutes stroll on the beach front to either Mooloolaba or Maroochydore.
		The Grand Palais Beachside Resort at Alexandra Headland has all of the ingredients necessary for a memorable holiday.
	www.ozhorizons.com.au /qld/sc/grand_palais/beachside.htm (227 words)

	Culture and festivals - Yiddish Theatre
		The play based on his story ran at the Grand Palais for six months, with over two hundred performances making it the longest running Yiddish play in London.
		Immediately after the war, there were two exciting seasons: at the Grand Palais and at the Alexandra Theatre in Stoke Newington, with big stars such as Leo Fuchs coming over from America.
		The Grand Palais continued through the 1950s and 1960s, under the inspired management of Harry Ariel, but was finally forced to close its doors in 1970.
	www.movinghere.org.uk /galleries/histories/jewish/culture/theatre4.htm (559 words)

	Alexandra Headland luxury holiday apartments, Grand Palais Resort Sunshine Coast
		Overlooking the beautiful Alexandra Headland beach, Grand Palais Beachside resort is your perfect choice in affordable luxury Sunshine Coast holiday accommodation.
		The Grand Palais Beachside resort apartments feature modern stylish and spacious apartments...many with views of the ocean and Alexandra Headland beach.
		There is so much to see and do while enjoying your stay at Grand Palais Beachside resort.
	www.grandpalais.net (245 words)

	Brooklyn Museum: Goodyear Archival Collection (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		France, Paris, Paris Exposition: Grand Palace of Fine Arts - Sculptural details of the lower portion of a column of the Grand Palace of Fine Arts.
		France, Paris, Paris Exposition: Grand Palais - Sculptural details of the lower portion of a column of the Grand Palace of Fine Arts.
		France, Paris, Paris Exposition: Grand Palais - Interior of the Grand Palais.
	www.brooklynmuseum.org /research/digital-collections/goodyear/browse/location/1079 (793 words)

	PARIS ART EVENT : Poussin, Watteau, Chardin, French paintings German collections Grand Palais
		It will be shown at the Haus der Kunst (Munich) from 5 October 2005 to 8 January 2006 and at the Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Bonn) from 3 February to 30 April 2006.
		In 1982, the Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais presented an exhibition of the finest seventeenth century French paintings held in public collections in the United States.
		This is a sound piece of scholarship which will be useful to art historians as well as art lovers interested in French painting from Henri IV to Napoleon I.
	www.parisbestlodge.com /peinturesfrancaisesEN.html (263 words)

	Grand Palais, Paris on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The Grand Palais in Paris has reopened only for 2 weeks until Oct 1st.
		First time it's been open for 12 years and they're closing it again for 2 years again to finish refurbishing.
		Tes Photos du Grand Palais, sont très réussies, entre les tiennes et celles de Geoffrey j'hésite à poster les miennes...
	www.flickr.com /photos/feuilllu/45633469 (303 words)

	Bonjour Paris : Travel, Hotels, Food, Wine, Restaurants, Paris France - Grand Palais
		The building is striking, with its double stairway entrance and glass domed roof and cupola.
		It was built for the 1900 World’s Fair at the same time as the Alexandre III Bridge and the Petit Palais nearby.
		This show, like the Grand Palais’ many others, is first class.
	www.bonjourparis.com /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2240&Itemid=31 (659 words)

	Mooloolaba Accommodation holiday apartments, Grand Palais Resort Sunshine Coast
		There is so much to see and do while enjoying your stay at Grand Palais Beachside holiday apartments.
		The Sunshine Coast is home to some of the most challenging golf courses in Australia.
		The Horton Park Golf Course is only minutes away from Grand Palais.
	www.grandpalais.com.au /sunshine_coast_attractions.htm (722 words)

	Wineglasses.com Spiegelau Grand Palais Burgundy Grand Cru
		Spiegelau Grand Palais Burgundy Grand Cru (Reference #1530036)
		Pleasingly thin and light hand-blown Grand Palais stemware has the look and feel of the finest crystal you can buy.
		Elegant mouth-blown bowls permit the clarity bouquet and complexity of your wine to be fully expressed.
	www.wineglasses.com /acatalog/Spiegelau_Grand_Palais_Bordeaux_Grand_Cru.html (87 words)

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