Museum · 11th arrondissement
Photo: Culturespaces / Cyrille de la Motte Rouge – Visit Paris Region
Atelier des Lumières
A former 19th-century foundry where paintings and films are projected across every wall and the floor to music; this autumn's ocean show suits children who would never sit still in a gallery.
| What | Museum |
|---|---|
| Where | 11th arrondissement |
| Address | 38 rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris |
| Season and hours | Open every day; 10:00–20:00 from 16 October to 1 November 2026. New show 'Planète Océan, immersion vers les profondeurs' from 16 October 2026; 'Renaissance – De Vinci, Raphaël, Michel-Ange' until 17 December 2026. |
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Checked on atelier-lumieres.com, visitparisregion.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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