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Le BAL
ArtPhotographyClosed todayFrom €10Place de Clichy
Le BAL opened in 2010 in Chez Isis, a 1930s dance hall in the 18th arrondissement, and is directed by Diane Dufour. It shows documentary photography, video, cinema and new media across about 350 m² over two floors. It also publishes books, runs the education programme La Fabrique du Regard for young people, and has a bookshop and café.
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Paris Photo hours 11 – 15 November, 11:00–19:00
| MonToday | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 12:00–20:00 |
| Thu | 12:00–19:00 |
| Fri | 12:00–19:00 |
| Sat | 12:00–19:00 |
| Sun | 12:00–19:00 |
Admission
From €10
Reduced rate 6 EUR for students, under-25s, teachers and job seekers with proof; free for under-12s and Amis du BAL.
Accessibility
The exhibition spaces are accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
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- How much does Le BAL cost?
- Standard adult admission to Le BAL is €10. Reduced rate 6 EUR for students, under-25s, teachers and job seekers with proof; free for under-12s and Amis du BAL.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Le BAL?
- Le BAL is open Wednesday 12:00 to 20:00, Thursday to Sunday 12:00 to 19:00, closed Monday and Tuesday. During Paris Photo, Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 November 2026, open 11:00 to 19:00. Closed during BAL LAB events and one hour before.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Le BAL?
- Le BAL is located at 6 Impasse de la Défense, 75018 Paris, France, in the Batignolles area of Paris. The nearest station is Place de Clichy.
- What can I see at Le BAL?
- Independent photography and image centre in a former 1930s dance hall near Place de Clichy, with a bookshop and café. Current highlights include The Space Between Us.
- Do I need to book Le BAL in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit Le BAL?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
- Is Le BAL accessible?
- The exhibition spaces are accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
Image credits
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- The Space Between UsJohn Gutmann, 1935 © Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents, Courtesy Wilson Centre for Photography
- Musée Gustave MoreauVelvet / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Musée de MontmartreMusée de Montmartre / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Musée Cernuschi - Musée des arts de l'Asie de ParisDaderot / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
- Palais GarnierPeter Rivera / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0