Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation, Photography museum in Le Marais, Paris, France
The Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation occupies a transformed garage building at 79 rue des Archives, featuring exhibition spaces and a research library.
The foundation, established by photographers Henri Cartier-Bresson and Martine Franck, opened its doors on April 29, 2003 to preserve photographic heritage.
The foundation houses 50,000 original prints, 200,000 negatives, contact sheets, and maintains rotating exhibitions of historical and contemporary photographers.
Located near Metro stations Arts et Métiers and Filles du Calvaire, the foundation welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
The foundation maintains an archive of 1,500 books, 4,500 letters, manuscripts, and 6,000 press articles documenting photography evolution through the decades.
Location: 3rd arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 2003
Founders: Henri Cartier-Bresson, Martine Franck
Official opening: April 29, 2003
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 79 rue des Archives, 75003 Paris, France. 75003
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-19:00
Phone: +33140615050
Website: https://henricartierbresson.org
GPS coordinates: 48.86302,2.36021
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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