VISIT THE EUROPEAN HOUSE OF PHOTOGRAPHY (MEP)

A mecca for contemporary photography

Located in the heart of the Marais district, the Maison Européenne de la Photographie is an essential space dedicated to contemporary photographic art. It presents a wide range of exhibitions showcasing artists from all over the world.

Why visit?

The MEP offers a rich and varied programme of temporary exhibitions, screenings, lectures and meetings with photographers. Here you can discover the great names of photography as well as emerging talents, in a luminous and intimate setting.

A brief history and anecdotes

Opened in 1996, the MEP was created to offer photography a dedicated venue in Paris. Its collections include over 20,000 works and 40,000 books. It also has a specialised documentation centre and an auditorium for screenings and debates.

What can you do there?

- Explore the temporary exhibitions
- Attend screenings and conferences
- Discover the photography bookshop
- Consult archives and rare documents
- Take part in workshops and meetings with photographers

Where is it?

📍 5/7 Rue de Fourcy, 75004 Paris
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Practical advice

- Free for under-26s resident in the EU
- Regularly changing exhibitions, check the programme
- Accessible by metro (line 1 - Saint-Paul station or line 7 - Pont Marie station)

To discover around

- Place des Vosges
- Hôtel de Sully
- Carnavalet Museum
- Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville

Audioguide

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