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Unique architectural marvels in Paris

Modern architecture in Paris includes the Grande Arche in La Défense, the Fondation Louis Vuitton by Frank Gehry, and the Bibliothèque François Mitterrand with its four towers. These structures exist alongside repurposed historical buildings like La Samaritaine, Bercy Village, and Halle Pajol.

La Samaritaine
La Samaritaine

France

A Art Nouveau and Art Deco masterpiece by Frantz Jourdain recently renovated.

Fondation Louis Vuitton
Fondation Louis Vuitton

France

An art museum and cultural center designed by Frank Gehry.

Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine

France

A museum of architecture and monument heritage at Palais de Chaillot.

Bercy Village
Bercy Village

France

Former wine storage vaults repurposed into charming shopping district.

Viaduc des Arts
Viaduc des Arts

France

A beautiful viaduct rebuilt into art and craft studios.

Passage du Grand Cerf
Passage du Grand Cerf

France

One of the oldest and largest covered passages in Paris.

Bibliothèque François Mitterrand
Bibliothèque François Mitterrand

France

Four angular towers surround a wooden courtyard, resembling open books.

Musée Carnavalet
Musée Carnavalet

France

Museum dedicated to the history of Paris, housed in two adjoining mansions.

Le Centquatre-Paris
Le Centquatre-Paris

Paris, France

This former 19th century municipal mortuary now contains art galleries, studios and event spaces for cultural programs.

Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris
Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris

Paris, France

The campus contains 40 residences with varied architecture reflecting international building traditions.

Halle Pajol
Halle Pajol

Paris, France

The renovated railway building uses solar power and contains a library, shops and accommodation.

Maison de Verre
Maison de Verre

Paris, France

The building completed in 1932 uses industrial materials like steel frames and glass blocks for construction.

Arab World Institute Building
Arab World Institute Building

Paris, France

The cultural center features a facade with 240 motorized metal screens that automatically adjust according to sunlight.

Atlantic Garden
Atlantic Garden

Paris, France

The 3.5-hectare garden sits atop Montparnasse station and contains maritime plantings and water features.

Grande Arche
Grande Arche

La Défense, Paris, France

A 110-meter-high cube containing offices and exhibition spaces that aligns with the historical axis of Paris.