Paris & Ile de France Art Galleries: Central Paris (75)

Air de Paris: Contemporary art gallery with resident artists and guest artists with various exhibitions on throughout the year. Connected to Galerie Praz-Delavallade next-door. 32 rue Louise Weiss (Arr 13) Metro: Chevaleret.
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Tel: 01 44 23 02 77 

Aquarium de Paris - Cinéaqua: The restored Trocadero aquarium has been given a technological makeover. This museum combines 15,000 fish and four cinemas. Open every day from 10:00. 5 avenue Albert de Mun (Arr 16) Metro: Trocadero.
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Tel: 01 40 69 23 23 

Art in My Living Room: Specialises in series of graphic prints by modern French and international artists, enabling you to build up a collection whether you are a seasoned collector or a novice. Open all week. 4 place des Vosges (Arr 4)
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Send an e-mail Tel: 01 42 76 04 09 

Bibliotheque Nationale France Richelieu: What used to be the National Library now hosts a variety of exhibitions from photography to paintings all set in an impressive building. At 58 rue de Richelieu (Arr 2) Metro:Palais-Royal/Bourse/Richelieu-Drouot
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Tel: 01 53 79 59 59 

Centre Pompidou: National museum of art and culture. Modern and contemporary art, vast public library, cinema and performance halls, educational activities, bookshops and cafes. Centre Pompidou, place Georges Pompidou (Arr 4) Metro: Rambuteau.
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Tel: 01 44 78 12 33 

Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain: Contemporary art centre which hosts five major installations each year. See website for current exhibitions. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00-20:00, Tuesdays until 22:00. At 261 blvd Raspail (Arr 14) Metro: Denfert Rochereau
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Tel: 01 42 18 56 52 Fax: 01 42 18 56 52

Galerie Alain Gutharc: Contemporary Art Gallery. 7 rue Saint-Claude. (Arr 3) Metro: Saint sebastien Froissart.
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Tel: 01 47 00 32 10 

Galerie Anne Barrault: Contemporary Art Gallery. 22, rue Saint-Claude (Arr 3) metro: Saint Sebastien Froissart.
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Tel: 01 44 78 91 67 

Galerie Anne de Villepoix: Contemporary Art Gallery. 43, rue de Montmorcy. (Arr 3) Metro: Arts & Metiers
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Galerie Emmanual Perrotin: Contemporary Art Gallery. 76, rue de Turenne, (Arr 3) Impasse Saint-Claude Metro: Saint Sebastien-Froissart.
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Tel: 01 42 16 79 79 

Galerie Frank Elbaz: Contemporary Art Gallery. 7, rue Saint Claude (Arr 3) Metro: Saint Sebastien-Froissart
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Tel: 01 48 87 50 04 

Galerie Marian Goodman: The gallery's offerings include contemporary art, publications, books, editions, prints and multiples. Wide range of media, including sculpture, painting, video, film, photography. 79, rue du Temple, (Arr 3) Metro: Rambuteau.
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Galerie Praz-Delavallade: Contemporary art gallery with resident artists and various exhibitions throughout the year. Also connected to Air de Paris gallery next door. 28 rue Louise Weiss (Arr 13) Metro: Chevaleret.
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Tel: 01 45 86 20 00 

Galerie Robinson: New gallery specialising in contemporary art and photography with an emphasis on British artists. 10 rue de Picardie (Arr 3)
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Send an e-mail Tel: Tel 06 72 61 62 47 

Gallerie Yvon Lambert: Contemporary art Gallery. 108,rue Vieille-du-Temple, (Arr 3) Metro: Filles du Calvaire
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Louvre: The Louvre is one of the world's best known art museums. Opening hours: Open daily 09:00-18:00 and until 21:45 Wednedays and Fridays. the museum is closed Tuesdays. (Arr 1) Metro: Louvre Bus stop outside the Pyramid. Parking available.
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Maison Rouge: Over a thousand metres of exhibition space that promote the different facets of contemporary creation. Temporary exhibitions on throughout the year. Venue can be hired for events. 10 blvd de la Bastille (Arr 12) Metro: Quai de la Rapee
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Send an e-mail Tel: 01 40 01 08 83 Fax: 01 40 01 08 83

Musee Carnavalet: Located in the Marais this museum once the home of Mme de Sevigne, illustatres the history of Paris. Entry to the permanent collections and the gardens is free. Closed on Mondays. At 23 rue de Sevigne (Arr 3) Metro: Hotel de Ville
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Tel: 01 44 59 58 11 Fax: 01 44 59 58 11

Musee d'Orsay: Art museum in the former Orsay train station, one of the most visited museums in Paris. Features art, decorative items and furniture from 1848-1914. Free entry to children under 18 years of age. 1 rue de la Legion d'Honneur (Arr 7) Metro: Solferino.
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Tel: 01 40 49 48 14 

Musee de la Vie Romantique: Reconstruction of painter and sculptor Ary Scheffer's studio, life and times of Georges Sand and souvenirs of the Romantic period. Situated at 16, rue Chaptal (Arr 9) Metro: Saint Georges
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Tel: 01 55 31 95 67 

Musee des Arts Decoratifs: This renovated museum is again open to the public. It displays works of decorative art showing French living from the medieval times to the present day. At 107 rue de Rivoli (Arr 1) Metro: Chatelet.
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Tel: 01 44 55 57 50 

Musee Jacquemart-Andre: Displayed in a once private home this collection covers everything from the old masters through the renaissance and on to the impressionists. Treasure hunt for the 7-12's. Located at 158 bd Haussmann (Arr 8) Metro: St Philippe du Roule
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Send an e-mail Tel: 01 45 62 16 36 Fax: 01 45 62 16 36

Musee Maillol: Works by Maillol: drawings, engravings, paintings, sculpture, decorative art, original plaster and terracota works as well as the private collection of Mrs. Dina Vierny. At 59-61, rue de Grenelle (Arr 7) Metro: Rue-du-Bac.
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Tel: 01 42 22 59 58 

Musee National Picasso: Picasso left this building and its contents to settle his tax bills with the French. Open: 1 April - 30 Sept 09:30-18:00 and 1 Oct - 31 March 09:30-17.30 Closed Tuesdays. At 5 rue de Thorigny (Arr 3) Metro: Saint-Paul/Saint-Sebastien Froissart/Chemin Vert
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Tel: 01 42 71 25 21 

Musee Rodin: This museum houses an extensive selection of Rodin's works, as well as paintings from his private collection. Garden, play area for children and self-service restaurant. Free access for those under 18. At 77 rue de Varenne (Arr 7) Metro: Varenne.
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Tel: 01 44 18 61 30 Fax: 01 44 18 61 30

Musee Zadkine: A hundred or so works by Russian artist Ossip Zadkine (1890-1967) are exhibited in the garden of a "country" house in the midst of the city. At 100 bis, rue d'Assas. (Arr 6) Metro: Vavin
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Tel: 01 55 42 77 20 

The Guimet Museum: The Guimet Museum is the French national museum of Asian art. At 6 place d'Iena (Arr 16) Metro: Iena
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Tel: 01 56 52 53 54 Fax: 01 56 52 53 54