Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, Paris

Name: Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain
Address: 261 Boulevard Raspail, Paris, 75014, France
Telephone: +33 1 42 18 56 50

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Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain

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Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, Paris

Facts and practical information

The Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain, known simply as the Fondation Cartier, is a contemporary art museum located at 261 boulevard Raspail in the 14th arrondissement of the French capital, Paris. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°50'14"N, 2°19'55"E

Address

261 Boulevard RaspailObservatoire (Montparnasse)Paris 75014 France

Contact

+33 1 42 18 56 50

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Day trips

Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Montparnasse, Tour Montparnasse, Catacombs of Paris, Montparnasse Cemetery.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain open?

Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm
Thursday 11 am - 8 pm
Friday 11 am - 8 pm
Saturday 11 am - 8 pm
Sunday 11 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain?

Nearby attractions include Paris Observatory, Paris (6 min walk), Catacombs of Paris, Paris (6 min walk), Barrière d'Enfer, Paris (6 min walk), Hôtel de Massa, Paris (7 min walk).

How to get to Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain:

Bus

Raspail-Edgar Quinet • Lines: 68 (3 min walk)
Raspail - Edgar Quinet • Lines: 68 (4 min walk)

Metro

Raspail • Lines: 4, 6 (4 min walk)
Denfert-Rochereau • Lines: 4, 6 (6 min walk)

Train

Port Royal (8 min walk)
Denfert-Rochereau (8 min walk)

Tram

Porte d'Orléans • Lines: T3a (26 min walk)
Jean Moulin • Lines: T3a (27 min walk)

Ferry

Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (34 min walk)