PARIS · FRANCE
Centre Pompidou
Stop 17 of 18 on Travelhour's Paris walking day
About Centre Pompidou
The Centre Pompidou, more fully the Centre national d'art et de culture Georges-Pompidou, also known as the Pompidou Centre in English and colloquially as Beaubourg, is a building complex in Paris, France. It was designed in the style of high-tech architecture by the architectural team of Richard Rogers, Su Rogers and Renzo Piano, along with Gianfranco Franchini. It is named after Georges Pompidou, the President of France from 1969 to 1974 who commissioned the building, and was officially opened on 31 January 1977 by President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing.
Frequently asked
Centre Pompidou — questions travellers ask
- How much are Centre Pompidou tickets?
- Centre Pompidou ticket prices vary by season and age group; check the official site or use the booking partners linked on this page for current live pricing.
- What are Centre Pompidou opening hours?
- Opening hours vary by season — check the official Centre Pompidou website before your visit for the current schedule.
- How do you get to Centre Pompidou?
- Centre Pompidou is centrally located in Paris, France. Reach it by metro, tram or a short taxi ride from the city centre — see the Google Maps link on this page for exact walking directions.
- Is Centre Pompidou worth visiting?
- Yes — The Centre Pompidou, more fully the Centre national d'art et de culture Georges-Pompidou, also known as the Pompidou Centre in English and colloquially as Beaubourg, is a building complex in Paris, France.
- How long do you need at Centre Pompidou?
- Most visitors spend 1–2 hours at Centre Pompidou, though tour groups often move through in under an hour.
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