Cézanne and Us: 23 Sep 2026 – 17 Jan 2027
Cézanne and Us runs 23 September 2026–17 January 2027. Plan a morning or early-afternoon timed slot; holiday weeks and late December fill first. Published ticket tiers are often cited around €19 / €16 reduced — confirm the live adult and concession prices on the official booking page rather than relying on press roundups.
Architecture-minded travelers can scaffold the rest of the stay with Paris 3 days for architecture lovers or a first visit frame via Paris 3 days for the first time.
Mika Ninagawa × EiM: Alive with Shadows
Mika Ninagawa with EiM presents Alive with Shadows from 16 December 2026–21 March 2027. The midwinter overlap with Cézanne (mid-December to mid-January) is the densest booking window — check whether official same-day or combo products exist before you invent your own rush plan.
Families who want a softer afternoon after a heavy exhibition morning can pivot with the Paris with kids itinerary.
Tickets, timed entry, and combining visits
Book only through official Grand Palais / partner ticketing. This guide does not sell exhibition entry. If you want a separate guided city add-on another day, browse an Paris excursion — keep it off the nave ticket.
Combining with Atelier the same day works only if you leave generous metro buffer and pick an Atelier weekday that matches your preferred program. Two half-days is calmer.
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Security lines move slowly on opening weeks — arrive early for your slot. Cloak large bags if required. Photography rules vary by show; follow floor staff. After the nave, the Champs-Élysées cafés are crowded; walk one block off the avenue for a quieter reset.
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FAQ
When is “Cézanne and Us” at the Grand Palais?
Published dates are 23 September 2026–17 January 2027. Confirm timed-entry windows and any closed days on the official Grand Palais / RMN channels before you travel.
When is Mika Ninagawa’s Alive with Shadows?
Mika Ninagawa with EiM — Alive with Shadows — is listed 16 December 2026–21 March 2027. Overlap with Cézanne runs mid-December through mid-January; check whether same-day combo tickets exist officially.
Where is the exhibition entrance?
The Grand Palais sits on Avenue du Général Eisenhower / Square Jean Perrin (near the Champs-Élysées). Follow official wayfinding for the nave entrance used by your ticket type — do not assume the old temporary pavilion routes.
How much are tickets?
Published Cézanne tiers are often around €19 / €16 reduced when mentioned in press — always confirm current adult and reduced prices on the official booking page. This guide does not sell tickets.
Can I combine Grand Palais with Atelier des Lumières the same day?
Possible but tight: one morning timed slot at the nave, metro east for a late-afternoon Atelier session. Prefer two half-days if you hate rush. See our Atelier des Lumières guide for program days.
Is the restored nave open for general visiting outside exhibitions?
Access rules depend on the event calendar. Treat these two shows as exhibition visits with timed tickets rather than a free architectural walk-through.