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This panel appeared on the exterior of the Grand Palais
explaining briefly the costs of the renovations of the Grand Palais:
In June 1993, a rivet came loose on the metal frame of
the nave, about 35 meters (114 feet) causing the closing in November of
the Grand Palais.
The government decided that the time had come to make the
necessary renovations of this exhibition building, classified on
November 6, 2000 as a historical monument.
The work would be accomplished in two phases:
The first phase (2002 - 2004) treated the most urgent
points: foundations of the nave, complete repairs to the metal frame of
the nave and the elements related to the roof, ceiling and glass; and
restoration of the Récipon
quadrigas (horses pulling the chariot).
The second phase (2005 – 2007) treats the façade
restoration, the stucco ceilings, sculptures in stone and metal, ceramic
and mosaic decorations and interior components, wrought iron
decorations, as well as completing work on the foundations.
The work is budgeted for 101 million euros (120 million
dollars) – 72,3 million euros for the first
phase and 29,06 million euros for the second phase.
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November 2008