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. With its rich programme of activities, (Musée de la Musique, temporary exhibitions, concerts, shows, workshops, family activities at the weekend), the Philharmonie de Paris attracts all kinds of visitors, whether they come alone, as a couple, as a family, and whether passionate about music or just curious!
Viewpoint
The roof of the Philharmonie de Paris: opens in March 2015
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.
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
Sound trail with audio guide for children.Combined tickets
Each weekend is organized around a certain theme. The concerts, shows and activities on the programme let you explore a different world each time: India, magic, science-fiction, etc. Alone, in a pair, as a family or in a group, visitors can explore the weekend's events through a choice of two offers giving you discounts of up to 15%.Restaurant
Café des ConcertsCoach park
Booking required, subject to availabilityPrices and times
Entrance fees and modalities
Independent tour
For information on ticket prices for concerts and shows, see the website www.philharmoniedeparis.fr
Permanent collections at the Musée de la Musique: €8 (full rate), €5.60 (reduced rate for groups, young people aged 26 to 28 and music school teachers). Temporary exhibitions at the Musée de la Musique: see the website.
Permanent collections at the Musée de la Musique: €8 (full rate), €5.60 (reduced rate for groups, young people aged 26 to 28 and music school teachers). Temporary exhibitions at the Musée de la Musique: see the website.
Group tour
For groups and organizations, send an email: groupes@philharmoniedeparis.fr or telephone: +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 (except for temporary exhibitions).
Free for young people and children
Musée de la Musique: under 26s Temporary exhibitions : under 6Methods of payment
- CB/Visa
- Eurocard/Mastercard
- Amex
- Chèque Vacances
Closing times
MondayExceptional closure
Mondays, Christmas, January the 1st and May the 1st
Opening times
Musée de la musique : tuesday-friday, noon-6pm; saturday-sunday, 10am-6pm.
Temporary exhibitions : tuesday-thursday, noon-6pm; friday, noon-8pm; saturday-sunday, 10am-8pm.
Media library: tuesday-saturday, noon-6pm; sunday, 1pm-6pm.
Concerts : monday-friday, 8.30pm; saturday-sunday, in the day and/or in the evening.
Temporary exhibitions : tuesday-thursday, noon-6pm; friday, noon-8pm; saturday-sunday, 10am-8pm.
Media library: tuesday-saturday, noon-6pm; sunday, 1pm-6pm.
Concerts : monday-friday, 8.30pm; saturday-sunday, in the day and/or in the evening.
Late opening
Different according to the temporary exhibitions
Exceptional opening
- Easter
- Easter Monday
- Ascension Day
- 8 May
- Whitsuntide
- Whit Monday
- 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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SNCF - Gare du Nord
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Bus - 75, 151
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Tramway T3b station 'Porte de Pantin'
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
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. To find out more: www.philharmoniedeparis.fr - email: handicap@cite-musique.fr or telephone +33 (0) 1 44 84 46 13.
- 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. To find out more: www.philharmoniedeparis.fr - email: handicap@cite-musique.fr or telephone +33 (0) 1 44 84 46 13.
Extend your search
Museum in the same district: La Villette
Museum in the same arrondissement: 19th arrondissement
Museum in Paris and in the Paris Region: Museum
