Every November, the Grand Palais hosts Paris Photo, the world's largest international fair devoted to photography and moving images, with galleries from around the globe presenting prints ranging from the great historic names of photography to emerging contemporary artists. The event also offers talks, meetings with photographers, and book presentations, in a more intimate atmosphere than the large general art fairs. The fair attracts both collectors looking to acquire prints and photography enthusiasts simply curious to discover current trends in the medium, with ticketed access open to everyone for most time slots.
The Grand Palais, the fair's setting
The Grand Palais's historic glass roof, reopened in 2024 after renovation work, hosts the participating galleries' stands each year, providing a bright setting particularly well suited to showcasing photographic prints.
A visitor taking in the prints on display
The galleries' stands allow for an almost intimate contemplation of the works, from historic reportage prints to contemporary creations.
Tips
Tickets are best booked online in advance to avoid waiting at the entrance, especially during the fair's opening days, which tend to draw the most visitors. Some talks and meetings with photographers require separate registration, announced in the fair's official program published a few weeks before opening; it's worth checking that program ahead of time if a particular speaker interests you.
