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Jeu de Paume

ArtOpen until 7pmFrom €14Concorde (Metro lines 1, 8, 12)

Installé dans un pavillon Second Empire à l'angle nord-ouest du jardin des Tuileries, le Jeu de Paume fut construit en 1861 comme salle de jeu de paume, avant d'être transformé au fil des décennies en espace d'exposition. Depuis 2004, il est la principale institution française consacrée à la photographie et à l'image en mouvement, organisant de grandes rétrospectives et des commandes contemporaines plutôt que de conserver une collection permanente. Parmi les monographies passées figurent celles consacrées à Cindy Sherman, Martin Parr et William Kentridge, attirant plus de 300 000 visiteurs par an.

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Getting there

1 place de la Concorde, Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris, France

Nearest station: Concorde (Metro lines 1, 8, 12), Tuileries (Metro line 1)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue11:00–21:00
Wed11:00–19:00
Thu11:00–19:00
FriToday11:00–19:00
Sat11:00–19:00
Sun11:00–19:00

Admission

From €14

Reduced EUR 9.50 (EUR 7.50 students/ages 19-25, Tue-Fri); free for under 18s, over 65s, and last Tuesday of the month for under-25s

Nearby

Musée de l'Orangerie

Art3 min walk

Musée d'Orsay

Design8 min walk

Grand Palais

Art10 min walk

Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain

Design12 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Jeu de Paume cost?
Standard adult admission to Jeu de Paume is €14. Reduced EUR 9.50 (EUR 7.50 students/ages 19-25, Tue-Fri); free for under 18s, over 65s, and last Tuesday of the month for under-25s. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Jeu de Paume?
Jeu de Paume is open Tue 11:00-21:00, Wed-Sun 11:00-19:00, closed Mon. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Jeu de Paume?
Jeu de Paume is located at 1 place de la Concorde, Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris, France, in the Tuileries / 1st arrondissement area of Paris. The nearest stations are Concorde (Metro lines 1, 8, 12), Tuileries (Metro line 1).
What can I see at Jeu de Paume?
Ancien jeu de paume de Napoléon III en bordure des Tuileries, aujourd'hui le principal centre d'art parisien consacré à la photographie, au cinéma et aux nouveaux médias. Current highlights include Madeleine de Sinety : Une vie (Madeleine de Sinety: A Life), Stan Douglas: Parallax, Polynesia 66, carnet de constellations.
Do I need to book Jeu de Paume 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 Jeu de Paume?
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.

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