Centre Culturel Irlandais, Cultural center in Latin Quarter, Paris, France.
The Centre Culturel Irlandais occupies a large stone building on rue des Irlandais with exhibition rooms, a library, and performance spaces. The spaces blend modern exhibition design with the building's historic walls.
The building was founded in 1578 as the Collège des Irlandais, a seminary for Irish priests in Paris. It underwent major renovations and reopened in 2002 as a cultural center with a different purpose.
The center showcases Irish artists and thinkers through rotating exhibitions, concerts, and readings that happen throughout the year. Visitors can experience contemporary Irish culture here and connect with creative work from the island.
The center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00, with extended hours until 20:00 on Wednesdays. Visitors should bring layers for comfort, as the historic rooms can be cool in colder months.
The center houses a specialized library with extensive collections of Irish literature and historical documents open for research. This collection makes it a valuable spot for anyone wanting to dig deeper into Irish history and thought.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 2002
Website: https://centreculturelirlandais.com
GPS coordinates: 48.84421,2.34602
Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:07
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