Description
The Philharmonie de Paris is the new musical heart of the capital. The new building was designed by architect Jean Nouvel. Beside it is the complex which until now has been called the Cité de la Musique, designed by architect Christian de Portzamparc. During the day, attractions include the Musée de la Musique and its temporary exhibitions. In the evening, music lovers can opt for a concert at one of the three concert halls. One of the most impressive, the Grande Salle with its exceptional acoustics, can host up to 2,400 people in orchestra configuration.
The Philharmonie de Paris is also a welcoming place and ideal to walk around or to have lunch at the Gourmandises de l'Atelier or the Café des Concerts, or dinner at the restaurant Le Balcon.
Musée de la Musique, temporary exhibitions, concerts, shows, workshops; the Philharmonie de Paris's programme will delight you whether you're passionate about music or just curious!
A large number of weekend activites for families are also available.
The Philharmonie de Paris is also a welcoming place and ideal to walk around or to have lunch at the Gourmandises de l'Atelier or the Café des Concerts, or dinner at the restaurant Le Balcon.
Musée de la Musique, temporary exhibitions, concerts, shows, workshops; the Philharmonie de Paris's programme will delight you whether you're passionate about music or just curious!
A large number of weekend activites for families are also available.
Viewpoint
Accessible to the public from Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm until dusk. The belvedere of the Philharmonic offers a unique view of north-east Paris. This space is open from mid-March to the beginning of November. More details on the website.
Architectural style
- Contemporain
Collections
- Arts et traditions populaires
- Auditorium
- Beaux-Arts
- Histoire
- Instruments
- Instruments et objets d'art
- Musique
- Objets d'art
- Spectacle vivant
- Peinture
Epoque des collections
- Baroque (XVIe - XVIIe)
- Néoclassicisme (XVIIIe - XIXe)
- Romantisme (XVIIIe - XIXe)
Garden
The Philharmonie de Paris is situated in the Parc de la Villette. The largest park within Paris, here you can walk, play with your family or even take boat rides along the Canal de l'Ourcq.
Services
Services and facilities of the establishment
- Educational activities
- Gift shop
- Bookshop
- Member of the Paris Museum Pass
- Car park/Parking
- Coach park
- Restaurant
- Visitor tools
- Cloakroom
Languages spoken
- English
- German
- Spanish
Documentation in a foreign language
- English
- Spanish
Visitor tools
Musée de la Musique: free in French.Educational activities
Family-friendly activities at the weekends, in the temporary exhibitions or related to the concerts.Restaurant
Café des Concerts , Atelier Éric Kayser®, Le Balcon.Coach park
Booking required, subject to availabilityPrices and times
Entrance fees and modalities
Independent tour
Full price for temporary exhibitions: prices vary. Tickets for temporary exhibitions give access to the permanent collections and the Musée de la Musique.
Concerts: prices vary.
Concerts: prices vary.
Group tour
Booking required, contact the service group on +33 (0) 1 44 84 44 84Free
Musée de la Musique: young people under the age of 26 who are citizens of the European Union, job seekers, recipients of RSA benefits, Pass Education holders (except for temporary exhibitions).
Free for young people and children
Musée de la Musique: under 26s for the permanent collection upon presentation of written proof. Temporary exhibitions : under 6Methods of payment
- CB/Visa
- Eurocard/Mastercard
- Amex
- Chèque Vacances
Closing times
MondayExceptional closure
The Belvedere of the Philharmonie is closed from the end of October to the beginning of March.
Opening times
Temporary exhibitions: opening hours vary. Generally 12pm to 6pm Tuesday to Thursday, 12pm to 8pm Fridays and 10am to 8pm at weekends. Multimedia shows and concerts: see the website.
Late opening
Generally Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays until 8pm, during the exhibitions.
Exceptional opening
- Easter
- Ascension Day
- 8 May
- Whitsuntide
- 14 July
- 15 August
- 1 November
- 11 November
Events
Contact
Voir la carte
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Subway - Porte de Pantin
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Tram - Porte de Pantin - Parc de la Villette
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Bus - 75, 151
Disability
Offer adapted to disabled visitors
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Hearing
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Mental
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Physical
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Visual
Access facilities
- Adapted activities and visits
- Loan of wheelchairs
- Free admission for disabled visitors on presentation of proof
- Free admission for the accompanying person
Accessibility information
- Physical disability: places available with prior booking.
- Visual disability: tactile maps, information with raised text, audio description.
- Hearing disability: magnetic loop, lip reading, audio guide.
- Mental disability: workshops, talks.
20% discount for disabled individuals, 30% for a group for concerts and shows (free access to the permanent collection and the exhibitions for disabled visitors and their accompanying person). Contact: handicap@philharmoniedeparis.fr or telephone +33 (0) 1 44 84 44 84.
Venue tested and approved in 2015 by 'Paris en fauteuil roulant' ('Paris in a wheelchair'): https://www.facebook.com/parisenfauteuilroulant/
- Visual disability: tactile maps, information with raised text, audio description.
- Hearing disability: magnetic loop, lip reading, audio guide.
- Mental disability: workshops, talks.
20% discount for disabled individuals, 30% for a group for concerts and shows (free access to the permanent collection and the exhibitions for disabled visitors and their accompanying person). Contact: handicap@philharmoniedeparis.fr or telephone +33 (0) 1 44 84 44 84.
Venue tested and approved in 2015 by 'Paris en fauteuil roulant' ('Paris in a wheelchair'): https://www.facebook.com/parisenfauteuilroulant/
More details on accessibility
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Concert hall in the same district: La Villette
Concert hall in the same arrondissement: 19th arrondissement
Concert hall in Paris and in the Paris Region: Concert hall
