around 6 Cité de la Musique – Philharmonie de Paris Parc de la Vil lette 4Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie Since 1986, this science museum has been making all science disciplines more acces- sible to the general public with its rich and varied collections and fun activities. The Designed by Christian de Portzamparc, the main building, which has five levels, houses Cité de la Musique houses the ‘Salle des Con- the permanent collections, a planetarium, certs’ (Concert Hall) and the Amphitheatre, two cinemas and the Cité des Enfants. The which programme musical events through- latter is divided into two spaces, one for out the year. The Musée de la Musique young visitors aged 2-7 and the other for boasts an exceptional collection of 7,000 those aged 5-12. Two other sites await you instruments and art objects from the 16th outside, the Argonaute (a 1950s stealth sub- century to the present day. Enjoy a delicious marine) and the Géode. snack or meal at the Café des Concerts. 30 av. Corentin Cariou (19th). M Porte de lao 221 av. Jean Jaurès (19th). M Porte deo Villette. 01 85 53 99 74. Daily: 10am-6pm Pantin. 01 44 84 44 84. Museum: Tues (Sun: 7pm), except Mon, 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec. to Fri: 12 noon-6pm; Sat and Sun: 10am-6pm. The Géode is currently closed for work. Temporary exhibitions: Tues to Thurs: 12 noon- Explora ticket (permanent collections, 6pm; Fri: 12 noon-8pm; Sat and Sun: 10am- temporary exhibitions and planetarium)/ 8pm. Closed Mon, 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec. full rate: €12. www.cite-sciences.fr Museum/full rate: €8. Museum + temporary exhibitions/full rate: €9. https://philharmoniedeparis.fr 7 Bassin de la Villette Measuring 800 metres long and 70 metres wide, La Villette canal basin connects the Canal Saint-Martin to the Canal de l’Ourcq. Enjoy a stroll along the quays and soak up the entertainment on offer, especially at La Rotonde. This multicultural space houses a restaurant, a small nightclub and exhibitions of contemporary art. 19th. M Jaurès.o 5Philharmonie de Paris Jean Nouvel designed this musical venue DID YOU KNOW? in Paris; a fine example of contemporary architecture with elegant and innovative The Grande Salle (auditorium) at the forms. Far from the central historical musi- Philharmonie de Paris has revolutionized cal venues of the capital, music lovers now the nature of symphony halls. The archi- have a venue at the Parc de la Villette. It also tect Jean Nouvel, along with the best boasts temporary exhibitions, the restau- acousticians, has created an auditorium rant Le Balcon, and a panoramic viewpoint in which the stage is enveloped by the overlooking the park and the French capital. public. Thanks to this innovative design, 221 av. Jean Jaurès (19th). the spectator is never farther than M Porte de Pantin.o 01 44 84 44 84. 32 metres from the conductor. This Temporary exhibitions: daily, except Mon, modular auditorium accommodates 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec. Opening times and from 2,400 to 3,600 spectators, accord- rates vary. https://philharmoniedeparis.fr ing to the type of musical performance. NORTH-EAST PARIS 59