Paris Unveils a Revamped Palais Galliera and a Chic New Boutique Stay
Paris continues to attract fashion lovers and travellers with two standout destinations. The Palais Galliera, a 19th-century palace, has just completed a major renovation to expand its exhibition spaces. Nearby, the Hôtel de la Boétie offers stylish lodging in the heart of the Eighth Arrondissement.
The Palais Galliera has long been a hub for fashion history. Its collections stretch back to the 1700s, showcasing everything from delicate handwork to avant-garde designs by figures like Rick Owens. A renovation finished in 2023 roughly doubled the exhibition area, allowing for larger displays and improved visitor comfort. The project also modernised conservation standards and accessibility, with upgrades rolled out between 2018 and 2023. Even in winter, the palace’s formal gardens remain open to the public.
Just a 20-minute walk away, Hôtel de la Boétie provides a boutique stay with 40 individually designed rooms. The interiors, crafted by Beata Heuman, blend bold colours with refined elegance. Guests can relax in a cosy sitting-breakfast room on the ground floor. Rates begin at €180 per night, with bookings available through the hotel’s website, hoteldelaboetie.com.
The expanded Palais Galliera now offers more space for ambitious fashion exhibitions while maintaining its historic charm. Meanwhile, Hôtel de la Boétie gives visitors a vibrant, design-led retreat in one of Paris’s most fashionable districts. Both locations highlight the city’s enduring appeal for culture and style.
