Fodor's Expert Review Fondation Cartier Pour l'Art Contemporain

Montparnasse Family

There's no shortage of museums in Paris, but this eye-catching gallery may be the city's premier place to view cutting-edge art. Funded by luxury giant Cartier, the foundation is at once an architectural landmark, a traveling corporate collection, and an exhibition space. Architect Jean Nouvel's 1993 building looks rather like a glass house of cards, layered seamlessly between the boulevard and the garden. The foundation regularly hosts Soirées Nomades (Nomadic Nights) featuring lectures, dance, music, film, or fashion on various evenings. Some are in English. Family tours and creative workshops for children ages 9 to 13 are also available as are free guided tours of exhibits at 6 pm on Tuesday through Friday, depending on space.

Family Art Museum

Quick Facts

261 bd. Raspail
Paris, Île-de-France  75014, France

01–42–18–56–50

www.fondationcartier.com

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: €11, Closed Mon.

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