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Why Paris spent $500 million to uncover hidden parts of this famous French landmark

CNN gains rare access into the empty, cavernous halls of the Grand Palais in Paris, as the first phase of unprecedented restoration work is finalized just in time for this French landmark to take on a new role: hosting Olympic sports.

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