Discover the Cite de la musique

A venue for art and life, open on the world

Designed by architect Christian de Portzamparc, the Cité de la Musique is a venue for art and life surrounded by the greenery of the Parc de la Villette, in the heart of the French capital.

It is an international reference centre devoted to music, and hosts the world's most popular artists. In partnership with prestigious European concert halls, it encourages musical creation and the promotion of young European talents. The Cité also co-produces exhibitions with foreign museums and disseminates its expertise and know-how worldwide.

La Cité also welcomes the Ensemble Intercontemporain in residence, an ensemble devoted to 20th century music and the premiering of new works

A venue for communication and dialogue, open to the future

The Cité de la Musique is a space for dialogue and communication perfectly integrated in a dense cultural space, which includes, in particular, the Conservatoire de Paris, the Grande Halle de la Villette, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, and has a promising future, with the opening of the "104", a multidisciplinary cultural centre, at the end of 2008, and the opening of the Paris Philharmonia scheduled for 2012. 

A warm and friendly venue, open to nature

The Cité is also a place for leisure and relaxation. Stage left, with the Harmonia Mundi bookshop and the designer Café de la Musique with its inventive cuisine, the Cité is ideal for a moment of relaxation before or after a concert. Stage right, visitors can enjoy the delights of nature in the huge park.