Louis XIV renovated and expanded the palace, eventually moving his court ... fencing and equestrian competitions. In 2017, the Grand Palais was used during the final stage of the Tour de France, when ...

Situated on the grounds of a Grand Cru Classé wine estate ... to ensure it's still up to standards. The Palace plays an undeniable role in France's global influence and "soft power," to borrow ...

The Grand Palace will probably be on the itineraries of most first-time travelers to Bangkok. That's because the complex once served as the residence for multiple Thai kings, their royal courts ...