This imposing stone building crowned with metal and glass is situated alongside the Champs-Elysées. Built for the World Fair, it has had many lives. It has been a mirror of the 20th century hosting artistic and technical trade shows. Today, at the start of the 21st century and after extensive renovation work, it continues in this vein and widens its scope. With 77,000 m² and a monumental glass roof it plays host to contemporary expressions of artistic, cultural, scientific and technical creativity during prestigious exhibitions like La Monumenta, fashion parades such as those for Chanel, trade shows such as the FIAC, sporting events like the Saut d’Hermès or the world fencing championships, and even electronic music concerts.