Organised by the Syndicat National des Antiquaires (SNA – French National Union of Antique Dealers) since the original event in 1956, the 24th Biennial will take place from 11th to 21st September 2008.


The Biennale, an important date for the arts market, features a wide range of specialities presented by international professionals from the fields of Antiques, the Fine Arts and Jewellery.

Since the Grand Palais re-opened in 2006, the Biennale has returned to its original showcase venue. A spectacular setting to be sure.

The public opening will be preceded by a special preview evening and a gala dinner, the profits of which will be wholly donated to the Fondation des Hôpitaux de Paris (but I suppose if you’re posh enough to be invited, you know al this already).

Here’s all the essential information for the 24th Paris Antiques & Arts Biennale at the Grand Palais

When: 11th – 21st September 2008
Where: Grand Palais, 3 avenue du Général Eisenhower, Paris 8th arrondissement, métro Champs-Élysées-Clemenceau (lines 1 & 13). Bus n°s 28, 32, 42, 49, 72, 73, 80, 83 & 93
Opening hours: 11am – 11pm
How much: 20 euros. Ouch!
Official site: here

Bigger map here