Centre Georges Pompidou - (Museum of Modern Art)
The striking architecture of Centre Georges Pompidou will captivate you as much as its prized contents
The Centre Georges Pompidou is situated in the Beaubourg region of Paris. The striking architecture of this building will impress you just as much as its prized contents. The Centre Georges Pompidou is home to the largest and most impressive Modern Art Museum in Europe and this fact alone is more than enough reason to include a visit to the Centre on your trip itinerary.
The Pompidou Centre was named after the French president George Pompidou who in 1969 made the decision to dedicate the Plateau Beaubourg in the 4th arrondissement to create the centre. The project started as an architectural competition and for the first time in France the competition was international with 49 countries having competitors and 681 individuals competing. The winning concept was chosen by a jury of international judges chaired by Jean Prouve, an architect/engineer and won by the Italians, Renzo Piano and Gianfranco Franchinim and an Englishman, Richard Rogers, who at that time were all hardly known. The project was a massive undertaking and wasn't finished until three years after the conclusion of president Pompidou's term of office in 1977. It may prove useful to note that, due to its location, the Pompidou Centre is locally known as the Beaubourg. Since opening the Pompidou Centre has brought enjoyment to almost 200 million visitors.
This building is also home to an extraordinary public library and there are many restaurants and other amenities available on the premises as well. The available amenities include a bookshop, bookstands, a post office, a cloakroom and a 24 hour car park. Other facilities include free Wi-Fi access and workstations where visitors can connect their laptops to a power supply, print documents and make photocopies.
Those planning a visit to the Pompidou Centre have the option of booking their ticket in one of many ways. Bookings can be made online, via telephone as well as at the centre itself. However, it is recommended that visitors book their tickets well in advance whenever possible in order to avoid disappointment. The Pompidou Centre is definitely an essential itinerary item for all those visiting Paris. It will make for a day out that is filled with culture, creativity and enjoyment, one that will not be quickly forgotten.
Nearby attractions: District of Beaubourg and Notre Dame Cathedral
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesCurrently Closed
Hours This Week:- Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Address: Place Georges-Pompidou, 75004 Paris, France
Phone: 01 44 78 12 33
Official Website: Centre Georges Pompidou
Directions
| Metro / RER Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| M11 | Rambuteau Station | 1 minute |
| M1 and 11 | Hôtel de Ville Station | 3 minutes |
How to get to Centre Georges Pompidou by Metro / RER
By Metro: exit at Rambuteau Station and head south along Reu Beaubourg or at Hôtel de Ville Station and head north on Rue du Renard.
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Reviews
Rated out of 5
Very nice place to visit. Interesting building and art. The restaurant was also worth a visit for sure. They had good vegetarian options. Remember if you're going with a free youth ticket you'll only have access to the museum floors and not the changing galleries. That came as a surprise to us and we didn't bother to go back and forth to get tickets.
Ville Lahdenvuo - 1 day ago
Very nice place to visit. Interesting building and art. The restaurant was also worth a visit for sure. They had good vegetarian options.
Remember if you're going with a free youth ticket you'll only have access to the museum floors and not the changing galleries. That came as a surprise to us and we didn't bother to go back and forth to get tickets.
George Simon - 2 days ago
Jesse Spalding - 5 days ago
Jade Tong - 8 days ago
Amazing experience! Huge range of artwork, from traditional to modern (the focus is obviously on modern art.) The building is a highly impressive feat of architecture that's perfect for a Modern Art Museum. The building is currently under renovation, so finding your way around can sometimes be challenging, but there is a fairly easy to use network of escalators suspended in tubes on the outside of the building. Make sure to visit the upper levels for a stunning view of the Paris skyline.
Leo Quinn - 26 days ago
Amazing experience! Huge range of artwork, from traditional to modern (the focus is obviously on modern art.) The building is a highly impressive feat of architecture that's perfect for a Modern Art Museum. The building is currently under renovation, so finding your way around can sometimes be challenging, but there is a fairly easy to use network of escalators suspended in tubes on the outside of the building. Make sure to visit the upper levels for a stunning view of the Paris skyline. 
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