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The Centre Pompidou
Festivals du Parc Floral
The Centre Pompidou
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
The CENTQUATRE-PARIS
Guignol Les Marionnettes De Paris
Marionnettes du Parc Montsouris
Lucernaire
Accor Arena
DERVICHE DIFFUSION
OPUS 66
Puppets from the Luxembourg Gardens
Reviews
I came here for one of Madonna's shows in November 2023 and I found this venue to be good. The entrances were well marked, the restrooms were "clean" (all things considered), and everything was pretty much as you would expect for an arena. One of the best things about this place is its convenient location. It's walking distance from Gare de Lyon and right next to Gare de Bercy.
Nice and spacy arena. Madonna concert there. Wonderfull. View from Row 89 , porte R on the pictures.
Long queue when arrived but staff excellent in keeping it moving. Retail outlets good and plentiful. Prices high enough but typical of similar venues. Seating very steep with smaller ledges to walk across. Sound system was blasting OTT but that was down to desk mixer. Reasonable accoustics though. Recommended as music venue.
We had no problems at our last event: lines moved quickly, security was not complicated, the food stalls offer everything one could want, and the seats were confortable. Being Next to the Gare de Lyon means transportation options are plentiful.
I participated in the Hauser concert. The salon and the concert was amazing. Highly recommended. Thanks for the amazing night!
I was there to participate at BPI France BIG Event in October 5th. I loved the ambience by itself, lighting, sound system, and the area was great.
It's my second visit, visited once as a teenager and loved the place. Visited now as an adult, the place does feel more appropriate for a younger audience but adults can still enjoy it.
It's a must visit for families!
The price is very good considering the number of exhibitions you get access to (several exhibitions + planetarium + aquarium + submarine visit), you would need a full day to visit everything, check the planetarium schedule before going to plan on being there for the shows you're interested in.
I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 because of the number of exhibitions with issues (computers out of service and displaying errors), the place needs some renovation, but it's still worth visiting especially with kids
It's a must visit for families!
The price is very good considering the number of exhibitions you get access to (several exhibitions + planetarium + aquarium + submarine visit), you would need a full day to visit everything, check the planetarium schedule before going to plan on being there for the shows you're interested in.
I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 because of the number of exhibitions with issues (computers out of service and displaying errors), the place needs some renovation, but it's still worth visiting especially with kids
Le charme fonctionne sur les enfants c'est ce qui compte
Le spectacle est adapté pour les grands comme pour les petits
Les décors sont superbes et l'acceuil est top!!!
Les décors sont superbes et l'acceuil est top!!!
A great place to visit! What a place for people in the community to come together and showcase their talent.
Excellent museum. I think highlights were the building and views. Made it feel like a science museum, yet there’s incredible contemporary art inside. This place was a little more lax with reservations. I didn’t go in with my assigned timing and they were super casual. The terraces outside are covered and provide a spectacular view of the city. My fave was that you could just sit there and catch your breathe and relax before moving on to other pieces.
Huge Art museum for modern art!
I recommend you book your tickets in advance to skip the line. Definitely go see it if you’re into art history!
But keep in mind it’ll take much more than a day if you’d really want to see it all.
I recommend you book your tickets in advance to skip the line. Definitely go see it if you’re into art history!
But keep in mind it’ll take much more than a day if you’d really want to see it all.
I had a really nice experience there. If you are interested in science, I recommend it to you. I give it a 4 star for two reasons:
1. If you do not know French, you will lose a lot.
2. Many of the machines were out of order.
1. If you do not know French, you will lose a lot.
2. Many of the machines were out of order.
Nice museum with 2 floors of permanent collections. It's free if you're under 25 and there is a nice rooftop terrace with a great view of the eifel tower. One of my favourite museums and a definite recommendation!
I went to the Accor Arena to see Bring Me The Horizon. It was incredible. The venue is well organized, easy to get to and super clean. They have more than enough food, bathrooms and the sound is great.
I was super impressed and loved every minute of it.
I was super impressed and loved every minute of it.
fantastic center and fantastic Art! recommended by a friend, we had to check it out. Because of my disability, I had free access to all the exhibitions (free companion ticket if needed). The rainbow exhibition (August 2023) was stunning and just amazing. They center is quite big, so you need to bring a little bit of time if you want to explore everything. I can highly recommend the view from above! Thank you very much for being very kind and inspiring!
We had une bonne visite, but the art is slightly too modern and abstract for my taste. Don’t get me wrong, the amount of art is hugely impressive and there are some really good exhibits. Definitely worth a visit if you are into modern art.
This museum of modern art is fantastic. It houses well known artists work, over several levels. The building itself is a work of art, with amazing views across Paris. There are a couple of shops and a café. I would like to come back soon.
Beautifully done, simple and elegant. Everything was in French and we don't speak any French but my kids enjoyed it a lot!
Amazing !
Une expérience incroyable surtout en été !
De nombreuses activités gratuites comme les papillons ou encore le concert et les banzai.
Des animaux en liberté comme le paon et des étangs d’eau avec des fleurs de lotus qui offrent un paysage sublime ! Je recommande fortement pour des sorties familiales !
De nombreuses activités gratuites comme les papillons ou encore le concert et les banzai.
Des animaux en liberté comme le paon et des étangs d’eau avec des fleurs de lotus qui offrent un paysage sublime ! Je recommande fortement pour des sorties familiales !
Horrendous experience. From trying to find the convoluted entrance to the parking lot in a dubious part of town, to the rude and incompetant staff to the broken, ageing exhibits--I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. We went straight to the information desk on arrival and asked how to buy tickets to the submarine and the planetarium. He motioned to the automatic ticket machines and said to buy a ticket to the expositions, which we did. On arrival at the submarine, the rude woman there told us that our ticket didn't work there. We eventually figured out that you have to line up for half an hour to get a créneau for almost every exhibition. By the time we found the entrance to the planetarium exhibit, it was 13h09 for our 13:00 1-hour time slot. The rude women said we were too late and to go line up (in the half-hour ticket line) again to get a créneau for 14h. There was no one there, and the digital sign said there were 148 places available in the planetarium. I asked how long it took to go through the exhibition, and she said about half an hour. I said that with our toddler, we move through exhibits faster than the average as we don't stop to read everything, so we didn't mind if we had a shorter timeslot. She was unmoved. We lined up for half an hour again to be told that there were no places left for 14:00. The whole place is old, broken and falling apart. The staff are rude. It is mismanaged and filthy. It should be condemned. We left without seeing the planetarium. We will never be back.
Accessible for all people and genders. Wheelchairs were avaliable for visitors. Tangible and practical examples in the exhibition although I expected more to it.
Wonderful theatre, a lot of places for kids and adults, 2 shows daily.
A museum with a very alternative and very characteristic aesthetic. In addition, the works of modern art that they present, make this a very interesting space to visit. The only problem is having a long queue to get in, but it's worth the wait.
Magnifiques Theatre de marionnettes
Personnel très agréable !
Petit problème sur la programmation, le spectacle annoncé n’est pas celui qui a été joué !
Mais sa mérite beaucoup les 5 étoile :)
Personnel très agréable !
Petit problème sur la programmation, le spectacle annoncé n’est pas celui qui a été joué !
Mais sa mérite beaucoup les 5 étoile :)
Simply horrible experience of « Matsuri » festival 🤦🏼♀️
There are queues literally everywhere, it feels like they sold five times more tickets than the venue capacity actually allows…
Avoid if you don't want to throw your time and money away.
There are queues literally everywhere, it feels like they sold five times more tickets than the venue capacity actually allows…
Avoid if you don't want to throw your time and money away.
I was overwhelmed by the colorful art party in Pompidou (literally). The vibrant colors and huge works of art took my breath away. It took me at least more than 3 hours in there (that's why I move pretty quickly). So you need to arrive at least 4 hours before closing time.
Book your tickets in advance (although you'll still have to wait) but there's less of a wait if it's not the weekend.
They have a restaurant - cafe - library and bookstore inside the museum (you can go there for free because the museum entrance is on the top floor and only when entering the attraction you need to check the ticket They will be closing for a few years soon for renovation and renovation of the museum so it is highly recommended that everyone visit Europe's largest Contemporary and Modern Museum before it's too late.
Book your tickets in advance (although you'll still have to wait) but there's less of a wait if it's not the weekend.
They have a restaurant - cafe - library and bookstore inside the museum (you can go there for free because the museum entrance is on the top floor and only when entering the attraction you need to check the ticket They will be closing for a few years soon for renovation and renovation of the museum so it is highly recommended that everyone visit Europe's largest Contemporary and Modern Museum before it's too late.
One of the most amazing places we visited in Paris. Super friendly staff and great atmosphere in the building. You can se extraordinary dancing here.
The Pompidou Centre in Paris is an architectural marvel and a treasure trove of contemporary art and cultural experiences. From its unique exterior to the captivating exhibitions housed within, this iconic institution offers a vibrant and immersive journey into the world of modern art. My visit to the Pompidou Centre was nothing short of awe-inspiring, and I highly recommend it to art enthusiasts, culture lovers, and curious visitors alike.
If you love science if you like to have more info about the real world the real industrial sector the plus and minus about energies and industries ..all you want to know is here at la Cite des Sciences. For kids and Adults a place full of info in a visual full of attractions. A place to visit you will enjoy a full day with your kids.
If you like modern art, you’ll love this place. Their modern and contemporary arts collections were exceptional and captivating. The architecture was a cool addition, but wasn’t too remarkable. The view from the 5 and 6 floors was great and one of the best in Paris. Tickets were free for me
Cool theater with a bookstore, restaurant, and streetside bar.
Badly organized and outdated - innovations of the 70s and 80s. Seriously?
Half of the museum is closed for “renovation” - in fact just closed. Not much to do. Not recommended.
It is optimized for some cooking classes that take 70% of the museum space on the main 1st floor.
Not recommended. Also not cheap.
Half of the museum is closed for “renovation” - in fact just closed. Not much to do. Not recommended.
It is optimized for some cooking classes that take 70% of the museum space on the main 1st floor.
Not recommended. Also not cheap.
Super impressed with this venue! Came to town on vacation and purchased some Sza concert tickets. The Venue was well organized and staff was quick to put people on check! Made the event very safe and pleasant. In the US you always smell weed in the entire damn stadium but in Paris that shit must not be tolerated because it was a very clean atmosphere! A super plus!! Thank you Accor Arena for a great event!!
Nice art house cinema, relaxed, with restaurant.
Confortable
Nice typical puppet show, our kids loved it! However it's just in French and had to translate everything. I believe there is no show in other languages
Compared to other science museums in other cities I visited such as London, Rome and Tokyo, the quality of the exposition and activities available were a little bit disappointing. For example, in the game section my son was especially disappointed since over 50% of the things were malfunctioning. Things in general were not perfectly well maintained. However, there are not many museums in France that have as many things concentrated in one place. It is right next to the metro station so it's a good point. But apparently it is not situated in a safe neighborhood. So whoever that goes there need to be aware of that. Many activities in the Cité des enfants are good and it would be even better if there were suggested time that could be used for each activity as well as some line to make people line-up for certain experiments and activities could avoid some confusion and frustration (since many people don't line up systematically). All in all I give 3 ⭐.
We saw "le petite chaperon rouge" ( little Red riding hood). It is a good length for kids from 4-6years, even non french speaking kids. I enjoyed it massivly and was great to practice my French!
Outside City of science you can find a big mirror moon, extream slider, huge chilling and picnic areas close to the river. Inside The City of Science, there is a storage place free of charge, a variety of interesting activities, from the aquarium to robots. You would find their cafeteria, fast food and souvenir shop. The place is well-organized, the activities are uncommonly.
Awesome ❤️😍
We only visited the restaurant on the top floor because we have been in the art section before. The nice thing is you can go all the way to the top and to the restaurant without paying any entrance fee. It's fun to ride the escalators on the outside of the building. The restaurant is very elegant and upscale with appropriately upscale prices. But the presentation of the food is very nice and of course the view spectacular.
Les pièces sont sympa mais l'organisation catastrophique.
Le nombre de places ne semble pas limité et la salle est en sous-capacité.
Aucune commentaire n'est fait aux parents qui ne respectent pas la règle des 3 premiers rangs réservés aux enfants.
Attention, le stationnement dans la rue proche est payant, même le dimanche. Saint-Mandé mets des amendes, même si vous êtes garés côté parc (et donc côté Paris).
Le nombre de places ne semble pas limité et la salle est en sous-capacité.
Aucune commentaire n'est fait aux parents qui ne respectent pas la règle des 3 premiers rangs réservés aux enfants.
Attention, le stationnement dans la rue proche est payant, même le dimanche. Saint-Mandé mets des amendes, même si vous êtes garés côté parc (et donc côté Paris).
Super endroit, les enfants adorent. Des spectacles pas très long mais amusant.
I love this place! I don’t even know how to describe it. The creative energy of people who have gathered to rehearse is incredible. Every performance is spectacular that I have seen in the theatre. A real gem and the opposite of a tourist trap in every way.
I was totally impressed by the whole location. The spaces, the architecture, inside and outside, just great.
sooo much fun! i speak zero french but this was an amazing experience. highly recommend!
Créatif, et puis ça dure ni trop longtemps ni pas assez.
Très bien pour les tout-petits.
Très bien pour les tout-petits.
Très bien pour les petits : il y a beaucoup de chansons et le marionnettiste fait participer les enfants. Le spectacle se déroule dans une salle abritée donc c'est accessible même en hiver.
Great for kids!!
Can't say enough about how great this place is. Full of people in creative fields (painting, dancing, theatre, sculpture, juggling, acrobatics, roller-skating etc). One of these wonderful spaces that bring people together. A great program of activities all year around.
This past weekend was the end of the jazz festival. It was nice, great ambience, good sound but a lil' bit loud. Always a good experience au Parc Floral.
Our family watched this puppet show. Only one of us barely speak and understand French. My kids definitely knew no French. They were dying with laughter. The show is so amazing it is understood no matter what. The Luxembourg gardens are beautiful and this puppet show is a delightful twist for the whole family.
We saw the 3 little pigs in french (Les Trois petits cochons) and overall it was really nice. It's definitely over priced at 7€ even if you're a child or adult! The production value is better than most but to price it at 7 euros for anyone is a bit ridiculous even if the owner feels his investment in the production is better than most, he seems to forget that there are lots of live plays with many more actors, much larger sets, costume design, lighting, in a more expensive and larger rented theater space for 7-10 euros. There's a nice making of at the start of the play (shown on a TV screen that is later raised when the play starts) which is cool but the director inserted himself in nearly every shot and would have been nice to show a little more of the puppets themselves. The story itself was changed from the original with some appearances of other puppets from earlier shows which is fine but would have been nice to do more with the sets/elements from the original story. Overall, might go again but think the price should be 5 euros for adults and 3-4 euros for kids. For the theater space and the crowd at Luxembourg, this should be more than fair.
A nice place for practicing dance lessons. Also there are some activities during the season which you can attend (have a look at their website first).
Very relaxed, cozy atmosphere.
Summer days the outer stairs are hot and airless. Feels like a rat cage. The exhibition rooms are airconditioned. The top view is stunning: you can see all the major landmarks of Paris.
Good
cheap for students, many events within!!!
Nous adorons, d’ailleurs nous les connaissons tous par coeur ! Tres bon spectacle, dommage que ce soit toujours les memes.. un peu de nouveauté ne serait pas de refus.
We were enjoyed the 45 minutes show( including 15 minutes break).
We watched the circuits, i loved the animals dancing in the second episode. Worths the tickets. Even 7 € is a bit expensive.
We watched the circuits, i loved the animals dancing in the second episode. Worths the tickets. Even 7 € is a bit expensive.
Lovely Museum, one of my personal favourites in Paris. Great for anyone who’s in love with modern art. Even if you are not, the vast collection will surely provide with great insights in the world of art in the past century more generally. Moreover, love the architecture of the place and the shop with all its great gadgets and piece of interior design.
An amazing cultural space in Paris! The venue is huge! You can find arts, expos, a restaurant, second hand shops for the good cause, people rehearsing for their art performance, people dancing!! The vibe it there is really gorgeous. It’s definitely worth a visit. Went for the numeric art expo, only slight drawback is that there’s several rooms and you have to queue for each room.
Mon neveu et ma nièce ont adoré "poulette et le renard " ! Cerise sur le gâteau : nous avons pu acheter le livre du spectacle pour nous remémorer ce moment délicieux !
Gut.
Top
Saw Cinderella on a Wednesday with my 2 year old and loved it. They have a very good production. I was impressed. Definitely is theater.
Was fun to ride the carousel after. It is right outside the exit and 1.50€ per ride.
Was fun to ride the carousel after. It is right outside the exit and 1.50€ per ride.
Don't go there unless you want to be suffocated in their tiny cinema rooms - there is no ventilation in there. It was unbearable even in winter, hard to imagine what kind of hell there during the summer months.
This is one of the better parks for picnics in Paris. There are loos, not.mentally busy and easy to.find.each other.
Les spectacles sont vraiment sympa j'y suis allé plusieurs fois et j'adore!!, En activité extérieure l'après-midi c'est top. Lieux chauffé en hiver les enfants peuvent sans soucis retirer leurs manteaux. 5€ par personne dommage qu'il y est pas de demi tarif pour les enfants de moin de 2ans. Mais celà ne m'empêchera pas de revenir de nouveau. :)
This is a free space for singers, dancers, artists and everyone with a passion for art. Mostly young people, but certainly no age limit. It's a bit like Darwin Ecosystem in Bordeaux or 798 Art Zone in Beijing, but more active, more energetic and more interactive. It's somewhere that you can get really close to the artists.
Serious mold problem downstairs (at least in hall 1). This cinema is a health risk.
how to save a gloomy sunday;) cinema theater bar restaurant and bookshop...great
Lots of shows everyday. Restaurant is so so
Small rooms for great plays
Loved it! So worth the trip for the little ones. Interactive and cheery, very fun plots and good quality! Bring 2.00 euros for the intermission snack (optional).