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Palais de Tokyo
This white building, whose back terrace has a great view of the Eiffel Tower, houses the city’s modern art museum. Though much smaller than the collection at the Centre Pompidou, the permanent collection of the museum is completely free and absolutely worth a visit. Many of the big name artists, like Picasso and Matisse can be seen here, as well as some fascinating and lesser-known works. The permanent collection is perfect for a quiet afternoon indoors. Unlike the larger museums, the collection is small enough that you could be satisfied seeing everything in an hour or two. Despite the fact that the museum is free, it seems to remain off the beaten path, so you can look at the art undisturbed by the throngs who crowd Pompidou and others.
Address: 11 av. Du Président Wilson (16ème)
Metro: Iéna
Tel: 01 47 23 54 01
By Hannah L McDonald-Moniz
