Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation, Paris

#457 among attractions in Paris

Museum, Art museum

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The Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation, also known as Fondation HCB, is an art gallery and non-profit organisation in Paris that was established to preserve and show the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson and Martine Franck, and show the work of others. It was set up in 2003 by the photographer and painter Cartier-Bresson, his wife, also a photographer, Franck, and their daughter, Mélanie Cartier-Bresson. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°51'48"N, 2°21'35"E

Address

79 Rue des ArchivesTemple (Enfants-Rouges)Paris France

Contact

+33 1 40 61 50 50

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Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Le Marais, Musée des Arts et Métiers, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme, Musée Picasso.

~1060 ftS
Hip boutiques and posh Place des Vosges
Le Marais, Paris
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~1490 ftNW
Museum, Art Nouveau architecture, Science museum
Musée des Arts et Métiers, Paris
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling 3rd arrondissement of Paris, the Musée des Arts et Métiers is a temple to innovation and human ingenuity. This venerable institution, founded in 1794 as a repository for the preservation of scientific instruments and inventions...
~1280 ftSW
Museum, Baroque architecture, History museum
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme, Paris
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Marais, one of Paris's most historic and vibrant districts, the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme (Museum of Jewish Art and History) serves as a poignant testament to the rich and diverse heritage of Jewish communities in France...
~1340 ftSE
Museum, Baroque architecture, Art museum
Musée Picasso, Paris
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris's historic Marais district, the Musée Picasso is a treasure trove of the Spanish master's work. Housed in the grand 17th-century Hôtel Salé, this art gallery is dedicated to the life and art of Pablo Picasso, boasting an impressive...
~1560 ftNE
Theater
Théâtre Déjazet, Paris
8 min walk • The Théâtre Déjazet is a theatre on the boulevard du Temple in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, France.
~1820 ftSW
Street
Rue Rambuteau, Paris
9 min walk • The Rue Rambuteau is a street in Paris, France, named after the Count de Rambuteau who started the widening of the road prior to Haussmann's renovation of Paris.
~800 ftNE
Shopping, Market, Event space
Carreau du Temple, Paris
4 min walk • The Carreau du Temple is a covered market in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, built in 1863. As part of a public consultation exercise undertaken in 2004 the local population voted that the Carreau should be redeveloped as polyvalent public space. The Carreau is scheduled to reopen in 2013.
~530 ftE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Marché des Enfants Rouges, Paris
3 min walk • The Marché des Enfants Rouges is the oldest covered market in Paris, France. It was established in 1628 as the "petit marché du Marais" and is located at 39 Rue de Bretagne in the Marais arrondissement. The market has been listed as a historic monument since 1982.
~940 ftNE
Forts and castles, Garden, Park
Temple, Paris
5 min walk • The Square du Temple is a garden in Paris, France in the 3rd arrondissement, established in 1857. It is one of 24 city squares planned and created by Georges-Eugène Haussmann and Jean-Charles Adolphe Alphand. The Square occupies the site of a medieval fortress in Paris, built by the Knights Templar.
~1690 ftS
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Institut Tessin, Paris
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~1170 ftSW
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Hôtel de Soubise, Paris
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation?

Nearby attractions include Rue Pastourelle, Paris (2 min walk), 3rd arrondissement of Paris, Paris (3 min walk), Marché des Enfants Rouges, Paris (3 min walk), Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, Paris (4 min walk).

How to get to Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation by public transport?

The nearest stations to Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation:

Bus

Square du Temple - Mairie du 3e - Carreau du Temple • Lines: 75 (2 min walk)
Square du Temple — Mairie du 3e - Carreau du Temple • Lines: 20, N12, N23 (3 min walk)

Metro

Arts et Métiers • Lines: 11, 3 (6 min walk)
Temple • Lines: 3 (6 min walk)

Train

Châtelet - Les Halles (16 min walk)
Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (24 min walk)

Ferry

Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (17 min walk)
Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (24 min walk)