Gallery of Montparnasse, Paris

Name: Gallery of Montparnasse
Address: Paris, France

#808 among attractions in Paris

Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum

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The Gallery of Montparnasse is a public contemporary art gallery in Paris, France. Located in the Montparnasse area, it is run by the city council of the 14th arrondissement of Paris. The gallery was the first to introduce abstract expressionism in France in the 1940s, exhibiting famous artists such as de Kooning, Picabia or Pollock. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°50'31"N, 2°19'32"E

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Observatoire (Montparnasse)Paris France

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Day trips

Gallery of Montparnasse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jardin du Luxembourg, Montparnasse, Tour Montparnasse, Musée du Luxembourg.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gallery of Montparnasse?

Nearby attractions include Théâtre Rive Gauche, Paris (3 min walk), Comédie-Italienne, Paris (4 min walk), Tour Montparnasse, Paris (5 min walk), Montparnasse, Paris (5 min walk).

How to get to Gallery of Montparnasse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gallery of Montparnasse:

Metro

Edgar Quinet • Lines: 6 (2 min walk)
Montparnasse-Bienvenüe • Lines: 12, 13, 4, 6 (4 min walk)

Bus

Montparnasse - Rue du Départ • Lines: 58, 92 (3 min walk)
Place du 18 Juin 1940 - Rue du Départ • Lines: 58, 91, 92 (3 min walk)

Train

Gare Montparnasse (9 min walk)
Gare Montparnasse 3 - Vaugirard (13 min walk)

Tram

Didot • Lines: T3a (32 min walk)
Porte de Vanves • Lines: T3a (34 min walk)

Ferry

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