Visiting the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection museum in Paris? French billionaire and businessman François Pinault owns more than ten thousand pieces of modern art. Some of these can already be seen in his museum in Venice, but since 2021 you can visit the beautiful building located in the Les Halles district. The museum organizes great exhibitions and artistic events all year round. Some of the works from the permanent collection are exhibited in seven rooms around the rotunda. The Bourse de Commerce offers more than 6,800 m² of exhibition space and there is also a restaurant by Michel and Sébastien Bras, La Halle aux Grains.
In this blog article the most important things and fun facts to make the most of your visit to the Bourse de Commerce in Paris. But also where you can buy tickets for the remarkable building and how much a ticket will cost you. It is better to buy your tickets online in advance to avoid the queues. With our tips you can visit one of the best museums in Paris without any worries. Be sure to read our frequently asked questions about Bourse de Commerce with ticket prices, address, opening hours, etc…
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1. Tickets & prices for Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection museum
Buying tickets for the Bourse de Commerce museum in Paris is easy via the link below. The price for a ticket is 15€. With a ticket you have general access to the Bourse de Commerce, access to all exhibitions and an audio guide app in 6 languages (accessible online on your phone).
There are 10 temporary exhibitions and events per year with the latest paintings, sculptures, photos, videos and sound installations. It is a very popular museum in Paris. So be sure to buy your tickets online in advance to enjoy the building and the exhibition as soon as possible.
2. Bourse de Commerce: unique building with a nice collection and exhibitions
Multibillionaire François Pinault (the businessman behind luxury fashion brands such as Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga) has built up an enormous collection of contemporary art over the past decades. The collection now consists of more than 10,000 pieces and is worth approximately 1.25 billion euros.
François Pinault had been looking for a Parisian space for a permanent exhibition of his gigantic collection for years. Various new construction plans fell through and his original plan to take over the old Citroën factory in the 15th arrondissement of Paris did not go smoothly. In 2016, the Paris city council announced that it had bought the current building for 86 million euros and leased it to the Pinault Collection for 50 years.
After five years of work (restored and transformed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando), the new museum opened in May 2021 with a large exhibition space, an auditorium in the basement and a gastronomic restaurant on the top floor. There are original wooden display cases with contemporary artworks, a huge ceiling fresco from 1886 and the 9-meter high concrete wall that surrounds and delimits the central exhibition space. The building is truly beautiful and even if you are not an art lover, a visit to this museum is highly recommended.
3. Practical tips for a visit to the museum
– Count on about 1 to 2 hours to discover all the collections and exhibitions in the Bourse de Commerce
– Especially during popular exhibitions it can get very busy. The crowds increase on weekends. If possible, plan your visit on weekdays and preferably in the morning or evening, when it is also less busy.
– Some nice museums and gardens that you can discover around the Bourse de Commerce:
• The Louvre: one of the largest art collections in the world
• Jardin du Palais Royal: enjoy a quiet walk in these beautiful gardens
• Centre Pompidou: museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art
A visit to the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection museum by François Pinault is definitely worth it during a city trip to Paris. Whether you are a seasoned art lover or an architecture fan, the impressive building invites you to immerse yourself in the intersection of art and architecture. Book your tickets online in advance to avoid the queues.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bourse de Commerce in Paris and Tickets
Buy your tickets for a visit to the Bourse de Commerce online in advance via the link below. You can also choose to buy tickets at the museum itself. However, this is not always the most convenient option, especially during holidays, when there can be long queues.
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The price for a ticket is 15€. With a ticket you have general access to the Bourse de Commerce, access to all exhibitions and an audio guide app in 6 languages (accessible online on your phone).
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The address of Bourse de Commerce is 2 Rue de Viarmes, 75001 Paris.
These are the opening hours of the Bourse de Commerce museum:
- Open from Monday to Sunday from 11am to 7pm
- Closed on Tuesdays
