Carré d'art, Art gallery and library near Maison Carrée, Nîmes, France.
The Carré d'Art building features nine floors, including four underground levels, with a glass facade that filters natural light into exhibition spaces.
The museum and library, designed by architect Norman Foster, opened in 1993 to house contemporary art collections and ancient library materials from a Jesuit cloister.
The institution maintains specialized collections about Nîmes history, bullfighting traditions, and Protestant heritage, alongside contemporary art exhibitions throughout the year.
The facility contains both a media library with research resources and multiple gallery spaces that display rotating exhibitions of national and international artists.
The glass structure stands directly across from the Roman Maison Carrée temple, creating a physical dialogue between classical and modern architecture.
Location: Nîmes
Inception: 1993
Official opening: 1993
Address: 16 Place de la Maison Carrée 30000 Nîmes
Opening Hours: Tuesday 10:00-19:00; Wednesday 10:00-18:00; Thursday 10:00-19:00; Friday-Saturday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +33466763530
Email: bibliotheque@ville-nimes.fr
Website: https://carreartmusee.com
GPS coordinates: 43.83806,4.35500
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
Sir Norman Foster designs buildings with innovative technical solutions. His structures combine steel, glass and energy efficiency. From the Reichstag dome in Berlin to the circular Apple headquarters in California, his works demonstrate technical precision. Foster has shaped London's skyline with 30 St Mary Axe tower and the Millennium Bridge.
Nîmes combines Roman monuments with contemporary architecture. The first-century arena, the Roman temple Maison Carrée, and the Fountains Gardens display ancient construction. The Carré d'Art presents modern glass and steel design. The city contains squares with fountains and historic buildings for various photo angles.
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