Fonds national d'art contemporain, Paris

#490 among attractions in Paris

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Fonds national d'art contemporain is a public collection of contemporary art in France. It does not hold exhibitions but acquires and stores works of art that it loans to museums, cultural institutions and temporary exhibitions in France and abroad. It is the largest collection of contemporary art in France. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1878 (146 years ago)Coordinates: 48°53'23"N, 2°14'37"E

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Puteaux (Défense)Paris France

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Fonds national d'art contemporain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Défense de Paris, U Arena, Jardin d'Acclimatation, Tour Pascal.

~500 ftNW
Monuments and statues
La Défense de Paris, Boulogne-Billancourt
3 min walk • La Défense de Paris, located in the city of Boulogne-Billancourt, France, is an iconic business district that stands as a testament to modern architectural ingenuity and urban planning. Known for its futuristic skyline, La Défense is home to some of the tallest...
0.7 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
U Arena, Paris
19 min walk • Paris La Défense Arena is a multi-use domed stadium in Nanterre, a western suburb of Paris. Opened in October 2017, it was developed by the rugby union club Racing 92, and replaced Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir as their home field.
1.2 miSE
Park with rides and activities for kids
Jardin d'Acclimatation, Paris
32 min walk • The Jardin d'Acclimatation is a 19-hectare children's amusement park located in the northern part of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris, alongside other attractions.
0.4 miW
Bridge
Tour Pascal, Boulogne-Billancourt
10 min walk • The Tour Landscape is an office skyscraper located in the business district of La Défense, and precisely Place des Degres, Puteaux.
~450 ftS
Park
Tour Majunga, Paris
3 min walk • The Tour Majunga is a skyscraper located in La Défense, near Paris, France. It reached a height of 193.05 m in January 2014 and became the fourth tallest skyscraper in France, after Tour First, Tour Montparnasse and Tour Incity when it was completed.
~1410 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Center of New Industries and Technologies, Paris
7 min walk • The Centre of New Industries and Technologies, located in Puteaux, France, is the first building ever to be developed in La Défense, west of Paris, France. It functions as a convention centre, though it also houses shops and offices such as Fnac, ESSEC Business School campus for executive education, as well as a Hilton hotel.
1.3 miNE
48°54'21"N • 2°15'31"E
Blocbuster, Paris
34 min walk • Climbing, Outdoor activities
~1320 ftE
Skyscraper
Tour Generali, Boulogne-Billancourt
7 min walk • Tour Generali was a skyscraper planned for construction in the business quarter of La Défense in Courbevoie. The project was officially initiated on 18 October 2006 and is being built for Italian insurance company Assicurazioni Generali.
~740 ftNW
Neighbourhood
La Défense, Paris
4 min walk • La Défense is a major business district located three kilometres west of the city limits of Paris. It is part of the Paris metropolitan area in the Île-de-France region, located in the department of Hauts-de-Seine in the communes of Courbevoie, La Garenne-Colombes, Nanterre, and Puteaux.
~260 ftW
Skyscraper
Opus 12 Tower, Boulogne-Billancourt
2 min walk • The Tour Opus 12, or Tour Credit Lyonnais, is a major office block in la Défense, Paris. It was designed by architects Jean Dubuisson and Jean-Pierre Jausserand, and Valode et Pistre for restoration.
~390 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Centre national des arts plastiques, Paris
2 min walk • The Centre national des arts plastiques is a French institution established in 1982 under the Ministry of Culture and Communication that promotes creation of visual arts. It provides assistance to artists and galleries, and manages the Fonds national d'art contemporain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fonds national d'art contemporain?

Nearby attractions include Opus 12 Tower, Boulogne-Billancourt (2 min walk), Centre national des arts plastiques, Paris (2 min walk), Tour Majunga, Paris (3 min walk), La Défense de Paris, Boulogne-Billancourt (3 min walk).

How to get to Fonds national d'art contemporain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fonds national d'art contemporain:

Bus

La Défense - Terminal Jules Verne • Lines: 45 (4 min walk)
Terminal Jules Verne • Lines: A14, B, C, ExpA14, M (4 min walk)

Metro

La Défense - Grande Arche • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
Esplanade de La Défense • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)

Train

La Défense - Grande Arche (8 min walk)
Courbevoie (16 min walk)

Tram

La Défense - Grande Arche • Lines: T2 (9 min walk)
Faubourg de l'Arche • Lines: T2 (13 min walk)