Timeline
15:39
Visit the permanent collections while the light is soft and the crowds are thin.
16:09
Watch the chefs at Kokohana prepare a spectacular lunch performance.
16:39
Return to the Petit Palais to see the temporary exhibitions before they close.
17:21
Stand in the courtyard as the sun sets toward the WSW, watching the golden light fade from the architecture.
17:51
End the evening with a cocktail at the nearby Buddha Bar.
Local tip
The Petit Palais is free, but the ticket office closes at 17:00, so plan your return visit accordingly. Kokohana offers menus from €14.50 to €38.
Check before you go
- The Petit Palais is open daily except Mondays and public holidays from 10:00 to 18:00. Thursdays until 20:00 for temporary exhibitions only. The ticket office closes at 17:00.
- Kokohana does not list specific opening hours, so check before you go.
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