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Wilmotte's Grand Palais Éphémère to be Rebuilt in Caen by 2028

architecture-design · 2026-07-09

The Grand Palais Éphémère, designed by architect Wilmotte and originally installed on the Champ-de-Mars in Paris from 2021 to 2024, will be reassembled in Colombelles near Caen in 2028. The temporary structure served as a venue for cultural events while the historic Grand Palais underwent renovations. Its relocation to Normandy extends the building's lifespan and provides a new cultural hub for the region.

Key facts

  • The Grand Palais Éphémère was designed by Wilmotte.
  • It was installed on the Champ-de-Mars in Paris from 2021 to 2024.
  • The structure will be rebuilt in Colombelles near Caen.
  • The reassembly is scheduled for 2028.
  • The building served as a temporary cultural venue during Grand Palais renovations.
  • The relocation is to Normandy.
  • The original Grand Palais is in Paris.
  • The project extends the building's use beyond its initial purpose.

Entities

Artists

  • Wilmotte

Institutions

  • Le Journal des Arts

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Champ-de-Mars
  • Colombelles
  • Caen
  • Normandy

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