Philharmonie de Paris, Concert hall and museum in La Villette, France
The Philharmonie de Paris features an aluminum-clad exterior with 265,000 bird-shaped elements covering its massive grey structure in northeastern Paris.
The complex opened in 2015 as part of an expansion project that transformed the former livestock market area into a major cultural destination.
The Pierre Boulez concert hall accommodates 2,400 seats for symphonic performances and extends to 3,700 places for amplified music events.
The main auditorium maintains a maximum distance of 32 meters between conductors and audiences, ensuring optimal acoustic conditions for every spectator.
The building incorporates a public rooftop walkway at 37 meters high that accommodates 700 visitors for panoramic views of the Parisian landscape.
Location: Paris
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 221 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris, France 75019 75019
Phone: +33144844484
Website: https://philharmoniedeparis.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.89192,2.39414
Latest update: May 24, 2025 08:57
The most important opera houses of the 19th century form an architectural group that reflects the history of classical music. These buildings, located in major world capitals, showcase various styles: neoclassical, neobaroque, modern. Their architectures reflect the evolution of acoustic techniques and performing arts. From the Teatro San Carlo in Naples to the Palais Garnier in Paris, these buildings are references in theatrical architecture.
Philharmonie de Paris
40 m
Parc de la Villette
291 m
Zénith Paris
257 m
Grande halle de la Villette
271 m
Cité de la musique
245 m
La Bicyclette ensevelie
219 m
Cabaret Sauvage
417 m
Le Trabendo
75 m
Musée de la musique
246 m
Theatre Paris-Villette
348 m
Fontaine du Château d'eau
296 m
Église Sainte-Claire
355 m
Pont du canal de l'Ourcq
494 m
Sculptures Bachelard
273 m
Quai de la Garonne
546 m
Sculptures de visées
225 m
Médiathèque-Hector Berlioz
415 m
Galerie de la Villette
491 m
Argonaute
444 m
Parc de la Villette
532 m
Square de la Marseillaise
561 m
Square La Champmeslé
561 m
Galerie de l'Ourcq
359 m
Square du Diapason
496 m
Forêt de candélabres
284 m
La Grille
332 m
Les Fourmis
322 m
Parc de la Villette Footbridge (I)
344 mReviews
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