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Paris, France

Centre Pompidou

Modern and contemporary art in a building that wears its plumbing on the outside.

Centre Pompidou
Photo: Centre Pompidou

Europe's largest modern art collection, from Matisse and Kandinsky to work made this decade. The escalator up the front of the building is worth the ticket on its own for the view across the rooftops of Paris.

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Opening hours and prices change regularly — always check the museum’s own site before you travel.

Do not miss

  • Matisse and Kandinsky
  • Contemporary collections
  • The rooftop view

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