The Palais de Chaillot, located on the Trocadéro Hill in Paris, is an iconic building that was constructed for the International Exhibition of 1937 by architects Léon Azéma, Jacques Carlu, and Louis-Hippolyte Boileau. Designed in an Art Deco style, the building's architecture is characterized by two curved wings and a central esplanade offering a magnificent view of the Eiffel Tower. It was built on the site of the previous Palais du Trocadéro and features sculptures and decorations representing the diverse trends of contemporary art in France at that time.

Today, the Palais de Chaillot is home to multiple cultural institutions, including the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, the Musée de l'Homme, and the Théâtre National de la Danse. The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is dedicated to architecture and monumental art, showcasing architectural heritage from the Middle Ages to modern times. The museum offers an extensive collection of models, facades, and replicas, providing visitors with an insight into the evolution of French architecture. The Musée de l'Homme, also located within the Palais de Chaillot, explores human history, anthropology, and the biological and cultural evolution of humankind.

The Palais de Chaillot is also known as the site where the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. The expansive esplanade in front of the building, known as the Parvis des Droits de l’Homme, commemorates this historic event, and the theater beneath it continues to host various cultural performances and events.