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Maison Européenne de la Photographie

A photography center housed in a historic hôtel particulier.

1 min read5 Rue de Fourcy

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The Maison Européenne de la Photographie (MEP), in the heart of Paris, is the city’s main hub for modern photography. Step into a beautiful mansion from 1706, where classical details meet contemporary architecture.

The MEP hosts major exhibitions, film screenings, a library with 24,000 books, and a café under historic vaults. The collection includes over 20,000 works, focusing on contemporary photography and video from the latter half of the 20th century and beyond.

There’s a special restoration studio for Paris’s photo collections. Each year, new exhibitions highlight leading artists and current themes in photography.

Map showing 5 Rue de Fourcy, Paris, Île-de-France, 75004, France.
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