VISIT THE TOKYO PALACE

An essential symbol of Paris

Facing the Seine and the Eiffel Tower, the Palais de Tokyo is the largest contemporary art centre in Europe. Avant-garde, audacious and disconcerting, it offers a unique space for artistic experimentation, at the crossroads of the visual arts, performance, design and urban culture.

Why visit?

It's the ideal place to discover the latest trends in contemporary art. The exhibitions change regularly, offering an immersion in living, often participatory art. The raw, industrial atmosphere of the building adds an original aesthetic dimension to every visit.

A brief history and anecdotes

Built for the 1937 International Exhibition, the Palais de Tokyo was originally intended to house modern art museums. It was put to a variety of uses before becoming a contemporary art centre in 2002, with no permanent collection. Its name is intriguing: it has no connection with the Japanese capital, but refers to the former "avenue de Tokyo" (now avenue de New York).

What can you do there?

- Explore the often monumental temporary exhibitions
- Take part in immersive performances, projections or installations
- Relax on the terrace or in the hotel's trendy restaurant
- Visit the bookshop dedicated to art and graphic design

Where is it?

📍 13 Avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris


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Practical advice

- Open until 9pm, ideal for an evening visit
- Free for under-18s and certain special groups
- Set aside some time: some installations require real immersion

To discover around

- Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris (in the adjacent wing)
- Pont d'Iéna
- Trocadero Gardens
- Eiffel Tower

Audioguide

🎧 Listen to our immersive description of the Palais de Tokyo on History Guide City Paris!


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