At a Glance

A 2–3 km loop from the Tuileries to Montparnasse covers three key contemporary institutions — Jeu de Paume (photography), Palais de Tokyo (experimental contemporary), and Fondation Cartier (poetic solo shows) — complementing the classical Louvre–Orsay pairing.

Three Complementary Roles

Jeu de Paume: photography retrospectives. Palais de Tokyo: Europe's largest contemporary exhibition space, 22,000 m² of raw concrete. Fondation Cartier: Jean Nouvel's 1994 glass pavilion with a Montparnasse garden.

1-Day Route

• 10:00 Jeu de Paume.
• 13:30 Palais de Tokyo.
• 17:00 Fondation Cartier.
• 19:00 Dinner at Le Dôme or Lipp.

Tips

Metro 1/8/9/6. Palais de Tokyo open until midnight (Tue–Sun). Add Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris (free entry) or Orangerie for a fuller day.