Centre Pompidou

Avant-garde cultural centre

Address:

Place Georges Pompidou - (place d'Armes)
75004 - 4th Arrondissement
Paris

Nearest Bus or Train:

métro: Rambuteau, Hôtel de Ville. RER: Châtelet Les Halles

Open Hours:

11a-10p W-M

Commonly known as the Beaubourg, this distinctive building was commissioned in 1968 by the then President Georges Pompidou, and opened in 1977. Most Parisians were initially shocked by its unconventional 'inside out' architectural style: air conditioning, escalators and lifts are all on the outside, giving the interior unparalleled freedom. Extensively refurbished in the late 1990s, the centre is home to the Musée National d'Art Moderne and the Bibliothèque Publique d'Information (BPI) as well as temporary exhibitions, cinemas, and other attractions. All-inclusive museum admission: EUR10 Adults; EUR8 Reduced. Hours vary for individual attractions.

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