Fondation Cartier pour l’Art Contemporain

The Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain, known simply as the Fondation Cartier, is a contemporary art museum at 261 Boulevard Raspail in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, France.

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Opening hours:
Tuesday: 11:00 AM—10:00 PM
Wednesday—Sunday: 11:00 AM—8:00 PM
Type: Building
Description: museum in Paris, France
Also known as: “Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain”
Address: 261 Boulevard Raspail, Paris, 75014
Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Paris Observatory and Catacombs of Paris.

Paris Observatory

University

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The Paris Observatory, a research institution of the Paris Sciences et Lettres University, is the foremost astronomical observatory of France, one of the largest astronomical centres in the world, and the world’s oldest observatory still in operation. Paris Observatory is situated 330 metres southeast of Fondation Cartier pour l’Art Contemporain.

Catacombs of Paris

Museum

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The Catacombs of Paris are underground ossuaries in Paris, France, which hold the remains of more than six million people. Built to consolidate Paris's ancient stone quarries, they extend south from the Barrière d'Enfer former city gate. Catacombs of Paris is situated 400 metres south of Fondation Cartier pour l’Art Contemporain.

École Spéciale d’Architecture

College

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The École spéciale d'architecture is a private higher education institution for architecture based in Paris. The diploma from the École spéciale d'architecture, recognized by the State since 1934, entitles the holder to registration with the Order of Architects…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include 14th arrondissement and Montparnasse.

14th arrondissement

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Although largely residential, the 14th arrondissement is best known for its northeastern quartier Montparnasse, for the Paris Catacombs and the Parc Montsouris.

Montparnasse

Suburb

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Montparnasse is an area in the south of Paris, France, on the left bank of the river Seine, centred at the crossroads of the Boulevard du Montparnasse and the Rue de Rennes, between the Rue de Rennes and boulevard Raspail.