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Art Museum, Cultural Center, and Event Space
Chaillot, Paris
"Le Palais de Tokyo is a contemporary art museum in Paris, France."(2 Tips)
"French contemporary artist Philippe Parreno"(2 Tips)
"book store chill out area"(3 Tips)
"The ground floor cafe has pretty reasonably priced food & drinks."(3 Tips)
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- Wallpaper* MagazineOctober 28, 2013The French contemporary artist Philippe Parreno was handed free rein to curate a show at the Palais de Tokyo. The result is the mutli-disciplinary: 'Anywhere, Anywhere out of the World' exhibition. Read more
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Aaron LewisApril 18, 2015The cavernous concrete space overlooking the Seine is the perfect blank canvas for contemporary art. Outside, catch some of the best views of the Eiffel Tower, and don’t miss the gallery’s bookstore.Upvote5Downvote
JJanuary 7, 2018Interesting space with a cool restaurant and bookshop. No permanent exhibition so the interest of the visit depends on what's on at the moment.Upvote3Downvote- Bobby SolomonSeptember 15, 2019Describing itself as an “anti-museum” the Palais de Tokyo presents an ever-changing programme of temporary exhibitions featuring some of the most dynamic contemporary artists working today.
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Joanna GongNovember 28, 2014Everyone should check out the new exhibit called "inside". It consists of amazing interactive installations. So many new experiences. Book a time to go into the tape world before seeing the exhibit.UpvoteDownvote- Giorgi MerebashviliMarch 19, 2016Super amazing facility with all of its functional spaces like bar, restaurant, book store chill out area
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Y KimApril 27, 2015A contemporary arts museum worth visiting! It has a nice cafe, restaurant and bookshop inside.
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Dominik PietschMay 5, 2014This place is just awesome. Some of the best exhibitions seen for a long while. Much more interesting than louvre!Upvote1Downvote
Christine WongOctober 29, 2014one of the greatest museums ever. contemporary exhibitions, and super interesting artwork. check out inside!UpvoteDownvote
- Eric DallemagneMarch 17, 2010Le Palais de Tokyo is a contemporary art museum in Paris, France. The museum is situated in the eponymous building, the "Palais de Tokyo" built in 1937, located near the Trocadéro, in the 16th arrondiUpvote3Downvote
- Abhi GhoshJanuary 16, 2011The ground floor cafe has pretty reasonably priced food & drinks. Ham, chicken or vegetarian sandwiches, pasta salads, soft drinks, beer, wine. Good self-serve stop if you're in a hurry.Upvote3Downvote
I Wanna Go ThereNovember 2, 2011make sure to go early! There's always a lot of french cool people round there. All the exhibitions are fantastic, and so is the shop! Read moreUpvote1Downvote- Esben HindhedeDecember 22, 2014A welcome change to the typical museum. Definitely worth a visit!UpvoteDownvote
irenescoApril 18, 2016Fantastic exhibitions - Jean-Michel Alberola, Simon Evans -and nice restaurant, tooUpvoteDownvote
Wimdu - Simply Better Than a HotelJune 1, 2012Inescapable for contemporary art fans ! Don't forget to use the photo booth inside to have souvenirs with your friends :)Upvote2Downvote
Jason QuarisaDecember 18, 2017Cool industrial style space. Great location for a major event.UpvoteDownvote
Helena CamareroDecember 29, 2013don't miss this contemporary art museum if you're in the city!Upvote1Downvote
Andrea C.August 31, 2011Worth a visit even if it's still in renovation (end of the works spring 2012) Try the photobooth at the entrance.Upvote2Downvote
Noa BergerMarch 10, 2014Not all exhibitions are that great, but it's open late (midnight!) and has a very strange an interesting industrial feel to it.Upvote1Downvote
EVER MAGAZINEOctober 10, 2011Design and concept store in the mega trendy modern art museum in Paris.Upvote1Downvote
LucianoDecember 20, 2009Very good bookshop, with many magazines about art and photography. Also the small restaurant on the ground floor has some ok, cheap food.Upvote2Downvote
C FJanuary 30, 2015Check the exhibitions online beforehand. There are times where there are none at all.UpvoteDownvote
Feyza ArikanJuly 15, 2015Yoyo is closed for the summer, wish someone told us, so I am telling you :))UpvoteDownvote
GeroliJuly 25, 2012Conteporary art exhibitions and installations. Very nice hang-out.Upvote2Downvote
Banana Nut Bread Oo Oo Oo Oo KieApril 27, 2014For being such a hipster destination, the cafeteria does not recycle and also uses plastic utensils and cups. Sad!Upvote1Downvote
Marijcke VoorsluijsJanuary 11, 2014Wifi is code protected but staff will log in for youUpvote1Downvote
TaneliAugust 19, 2012Watch the skateboarders while eating Japanese pearls with coconut milkUpvote1Downvote
Florian HollenderMarch 2, 2010Free admission if you show the room card of one of the Meridien hotels of ParisUpvote1Downvote
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- 8.9
"Happening restaurant in great space. Tuna was excellent. Ask for a seat with a view of the Eiffel Tower."
David A - 9.0
"Great building, nice resto, great museum. Not that much touristic (no lines which is great)"
Nik Kovva - 8.8
"The eiffer tower view is wonderful /Truffle pasta 100/10 ,, Rigatoni pasta 8/10 ,, Risotto balls 9/10"
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Stephanie - 9.1
"One of the most intriguing museum in Paris. Architecture of the building is great and exhibition is quite unique."
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"Great food. Tasty. Nice atmosphere"
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