For those looking to compliment a visit to Musee d’Orsay or the Louvre, the Pompidou remains a popular attraction. Set in the heart of Paris, visitors a delve into the world of modern art as well as offering you an interesting perspective over the city. Hosting an array of well known artists such as Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso,Vassily Kandinsky, Marc Chagall & Jean Dubuffet, there is plenty of artwork to enjoy. Sometimes known as the ‘inside out building’ the Pompidou Centre is a fascinating building to behold that lends itself to its surroundings.
The Pompidou Centre; Free Entry
There are a number of ways that visitors can secure free entry to the Pompidou Centre that includes;
Children; under the age of 18 years.
18-25 years olds; European Union nationals & non-European legal residents in France.
First Sunday of each month; online booking recommended.
FREE Views; you also have the option of exploring the Pompidou building simply to enjoy the views over Paris. Subject to availability, you can enjoy free entry into this impressive building. As the ticket kiosks are located within the building, you can simply take the queue ‘sans billet’ and then head for the caterpillar for the views from the top. This also gains you free access to the cafe, toilets and gift shop that are all located around the foyer.
Free admission is also in place for the Galerie de Photographies & exhibits within the public library but again is subject to availability.
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The Pompidou Centre
The Pompidou Centre; Tickets
Always a popular attraction, it can be worth booking tickets in advance that not only guarantees entry but offers you timed entry. As you head to the Pompidou Centre, make your way to the ‘avec billet’ queue that can offer a swifter entry particularly at busy times of the year. Queues tend to build around entry due to airport style security checks whichever queue you select. For those without tickets, you can head over to the ticket kiosks located at the back of the building.
The Pompidou Centre; Tricks & Tips
1. On our recent visit, we noted significant queues for the library situated within the Pompidou Centre. As students can access the library free of charge, it can cause a lengthy wait times for access. Be sure to head to the correct line rather than queuing unnecessarily for somewhere you’re not looking to visit!
2. Best to book tickets in advance that not only guarantees entry at popular times of the year but can offer you swifter access into the Pompidou Centre.
3. Should you simply want to explore the building and enjoy the views rather than enjoying the art, there is a free entry option available to you, (see above for further details). It’s worth enjoying the ‘catapillar’ as you ascend from ground level up to the 5th floor through a succession of escalators.
Enjoy the changing view below as you make your way to the top where you can take in city landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower & Sacre Coeur. Offering glass fronted views over the city &, whilst there is no signage available, for those that know their sights here’s a chance to enjoy an unique perspective over the city.
4. Go one level down to access the outdoor balcony that offers unrestricted views over the city. Visitors tend to head straight to the top and don’t always realise there’s a great open-air view nearby.
5. Worth noting that the Pompidou Centre is closed every Sunday.
6. More details available over at the Pompidou Centre.
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The Pompidou Centre
