10Maison de la Photographie Robert Doisneau This temporary exhibitions venue does not show work by Robert Doisneau but it pays tribute to the humanism characteristic of the famous photographer, a native of Gentilly, through its programme of events. Monographic or thematic exhibitions pres- ent historical snapshots and contemporary works by professional or amateur photogra- phers. The Maison is a place to discover and share photographic culture. As well as visits, it offers workshops and educational activi- ties for a wide audience. 1 rue de la Division du Général Leclerc. 94250 Gentilly. 01 55 01 04 86. Daily, except Mon, Tues and public holidays. Wed to Fri, 1.30pm-6.30pm; Sat and Sun, 1.30pm-7pm. Free.MAC VAL www.maisondoisneau.agglo-valdebievre.fr The monumental sculpture Chaufferie avec cheminée, by Jean Dubuffet, signals to the visitor that they have arrived at the MAC VAL! The Musée d’Art Contemporain du Val-de- Marne is the first museum to be entirely ded- icated to the artistic scene in France from the 1950s to the present day. The rich collec- tion of 2,000 works presents great artists and emerging artists. Two or three exhibitions are organized each year. The building, with its plus… horizontal lines in keeping with neighbour- ing buildings, is surrounded by a large public garden. This 10,000 m² garden is embellished Fondation Jérôme Seydoux – Pathé with sculptures, including the fascinating Behind the facade sculpted by Rodin is Grands Fumeurs by Alain Séchas. a five-storey contemporary-style build- Place de la Libération. 94400 Vitry-sur-Seine. ing, designed by Renzo Piano, devoted to M Porte de Choisy, then bus 183.o01 43 91 64 20. cinema. Tues to Fri: 10am-6pm. Sat, Sun and public 73 av. des Gobelins (13th). holidays: 12 noon-7pm. Closed Mon, 1 Jan, 1 May, M Place d’Italie.o 01 83 79 18 96. 15 Aug and 25 Dec. Full rate: €5. www.macval.fr www.fondation-jeromeseydoux-pathe.com Butte-aux-Cailles intheareaof A village with narrow cobblestoned streets, MAC VAL lined by quaint houses decorated with flow- ers, and many restaurants, particularly in the Rue des Cinq-Diamants. Exploradôme 13th. M Corvisart.o A science and digital technology discovery museum … where the emphasis is on interactiv- Chinatown ity! You can start a tornado, stick your shadow Situated between the Avenue de Choisy, to the wall or get to grips with virtual reality … Avenue d’Ivry and the Paris ring road, the Chi- Programme of digital and scientific workshops. nese district with its restaurants with flashing 18 av. Henri Barbusse. 94400 Vitry-sur-Seine. neon lights and supermarkets selling exotic M Villejuif – Louis Aragon, then bus 172.o products offers a veritable change of scene. 01 43 91 16 20. Full rate: €6. 13th. M Tolbiac.o www.exploradome.fr IN AND AROUND MONTPARNASSE 71