Jeu de Paume
Jeu de Paume
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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A leading pole for the exhibition of photographic and other images, from the 19th to the 21st century (cinema, video, installation, etc.). Jeu de Paume produces, coproduces and hosts exhibitions as well as film programmes, symposiums, and public activities
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Neighborhood: Louvre / Palais-Royal
From the majestic Louvre to the regal Palais-Royal, this neighborhood oozes luxury. The grand arches along Rue de Rivoli are shadowed by mosaics in front of decorated vitrines and hotels. Place Vendôme is lined with the world’s best jewelers and their glittering window displays. Every other establishment has someone to open the door for you or park your car. You can spend hours gazing at its haute couture shops or lingering over a meal at any of its chic eateries. After all that indulgence, the Tuileries gardens provide stately respite, while theaters compete for your applause. It's a neighborhood that draws admirers from around the world, all attracted to the luxe life in Paris.
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nibolcalabria
Montceau les Mines, France1,388 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Cameron's photographic career was brief but intense. She received her first camera at the age of forty-eight, in 1863, and immediately began photographing her loved ones, family, domestic workers, famous neighbors and residents of her village.
Few 19th-century photographers received as much attention as Julia Margaret Cameron. Abundantly criticized during her lifetime for the freedom she showed with regard to the conventions of photography of her time, admired at the same time for the inspired character of her portraits.
Few 19th-century photographers received as much attention as Julia Margaret Cameron. Abundantly criticized during her lifetime for the freedom she showed with regard to the conventions of photography of her time, admired at the same time for the inspired character of her portraits.
Written October 31, 2023
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I visited this place🇺🇸🇫🇷🇨🇭🇬🇷🇬🇧
Israel35,326 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Yes, unfortunately, I placed this museum on the list of 15 museums that we visited in nine days (you can read my other reviewers if you’d like).
It was a mistake- I regret that “I visited this place.”
Our entire trip to Paris was so fine-turned and outstanding and ran like clockwork according to my meticulous and well thought out and organized plan... except for Jeu de Paume.
First was my mistake or oversight: I thought that it was covered by the Paris Museum Pass, and it is not. Maybe if I had known that, we wouldn’t have gone there at all.... but we had come from the Opera Garnier and Haussmann areas by metro to visit this, and here we were.... so the staff relieved us of 20 euros of our net worth, and we were free to enter what was once a home to the Monet impressionist works that make my soul sing... but that was in the 1970s before being moved into the Museé d’Orsay and L’Orangerie- the two museums that I reviewed here on TripAdvisor and eagerly and enthusiastically recommend that you visit, rather than wasting your time and money at Jeu de Paume.
I feel like it is a farce to describe the ridiculous, irrelevant, nonsensical, illogical and downright obscene exhibits displayed here in the name of art, albeit “modern.”
The first display, the one that all visitors enter as it is directly opposite the entrance, was the worst. In that room, there were displays of larger-than-life size photos of the outcasts or downtrodden of society, with alternate life styles, scantily clothed (if at all- someone’s not) and in uncomplimentary poses and positions. It was embarrassing.
The other few exhibits were disorienting, unconnected and unexplained and random and didn’t even qualify as any kind of art.
So there was an exhibit of posters and record albums from the black revival in the United States in the 1960s. It’s true- I liked that because it has meaning for me because I lived through and experienced that era... but what’s the relevance and what’s it doing at Jeu de Paume in Paris 50+ years later? No explanation- none.... hey- some off those photos and album covers are probably in my attic. You can see my number of photos of this incongruous display of artifacts.
Another room had stuff designed and crafted from junk, and another had stuff about communist era and societal upheavals... no explanation.
There were at least 4-5 video films rolling in separate rooms- one more ridiculous and nonsensical than the next. What was the message, or what was the topic?
My advice- save your ten euros and visit the two nearby museums of d’Orsay and L’Orangerie, and of course at least a full day at the Louvre (all previously reviewed in detail by me last month).
It was a mistake- I regret that “I visited this place.”
Our entire trip to Paris was so fine-turned and outstanding and ran like clockwork according to my meticulous and well thought out and organized plan... except for Jeu de Paume.
First was my mistake or oversight: I thought that it was covered by the Paris Museum Pass, and it is not. Maybe if I had known that, we wouldn’t have gone there at all.... but we had come from the Opera Garnier and Haussmann areas by metro to visit this, and here we were.... so the staff relieved us of 20 euros of our net worth, and we were free to enter what was once a home to the Monet impressionist works that make my soul sing... but that was in the 1970s before being moved into the Museé d’Orsay and L’Orangerie- the two museums that I reviewed here on TripAdvisor and eagerly and enthusiastically recommend that you visit, rather than wasting your time and money at Jeu de Paume.
I feel like it is a farce to describe the ridiculous, irrelevant, nonsensical, illogical and downright obscene exhibits displayed here in the name of art, albeit “modern.”
The first display, the one that all visitors enter as it is directly opposite the entrance, was the worst. In that room, there were displays of larger-than-life size photos of the outcasts or downtrodden of society, with alternate life styles, scantily clothed (if at all- someone’s not) and in uncomplimentary poses and positions. It was embarrassing.
The other few exhibits were disorienting, unconnected and unexplained and random and didn’t even qualify as any kind of art.
So there was an exhibit of posters and record albums from the black revival in the United States in the 1960s. It’s true- I liked that because it has meaning for me because I lived through and experienced that era... but what’s the relevance and what’s it doing at Jeu de Paume in Paris 50+ years later? No explanation- none.... hey- some off those photos and album covers are probably in my attic. You can see my number of photos of this incongruous display of artifacts.
Another room had stuff designed and crafted from junk, and another had stuff about communist era and societal upheavals... no explanation.
There were at least 4-5 video films rolling in separate rooms- one more ridiculous and nonsensical than the next. What was the message, or what was the topic?
My advice- save your ten euros and visit the two nearby museums of d’Orsay and L’Orangerie, and of course at least a full day at the Louvre (all previously reviewed in detail by me last month).
Written January 17, 2020
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TVMD
Simsbury, CT30 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
There is the Paris for tourists and then there are those hidden jewels for those who log ego wonder a little off the beaten path. If so you will be rewarded by places like the jeu de Paume and exhibit's like Oscar Munoz's. Once again the curators from the Jeu de Paume and Pompidou show why they are miles away from their counterparts of MOMA or Met. Love New York wish they had better curators.
Written July 30, 2014
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burbank123
Venice, Italy21 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
I visited le Jeu de Paume to see the superb Robert Adams exhibition. The exhibition spaces are well proportioned, well lit, with full disabled access. Could do with more seats for visitors. There are regular guided tours of the exhibitions (in french). During my visit one of the attendants displayed a wonderful child-friendly attitude - not something one always encounters in galleries. There is a simple small cafe serving good coffee but with a limited choice of snacks. The excellent bookshop is well-stocked and has a wide range of books on photography, photobooks and a good section on (mainly) French cinema.
Written May 20, 2014
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Jayhawkmaxx
St. Petersburg, FL176 contributions
Dec 2018 • Business
I first visited this site as an exchange student in France during the mid 1980s. At that time, it exhibited many the major Impressionist paintings that are now in the Musee d'Orsay.
What they've done with the space is really great. It's contemporary but has the original shell. I've been here over the last 3 or so years and always enjoy their temporary exhibitions--that's their major focus. The last one was a fantastic, Dorothea Lange's photographs, which other reviews have mentioned. It included extensive documentary materials with the photographs and great interpretation of the photographs, plus a film.
If you're in the center of Paris near the Place de la Concorde, it's not to be missed.
What they've done with the space is really great. It's contemporary but has the original shell. I've been here over the last 3 or so years and always enjoy their temporary exhibitions--that's their major focus. The last one was a fantastic, Dorothea Lange's photographs, which other reviews have mentioned. It included extensive documentary materials with the photographs and great interpretation of the photographs, plus a film.
If you're in the center of Paris near the Place de la Concorde, it's not to be missed.
Written April 23, 2019
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KiwiGroom
Edinburgh, UK48 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
I like photography especially older photography / images and the efforts people made to capture history.
We visited when the Dorothea Lange exhibition was on display and I particularly liked the Great Depression photos while my wife thought the internment of Japanese-Americans during WWII were the more interesting work.
Like most galleries view the website and take a view on whether it's for you or not.
We visited when the Dorothea Lange exhibition was on display and I particularly liked the Great Depression photos while my wife thought the internment of Japanese-Americans during WWII were the more interesting work.
Like most galleries view the website and take a view on whether it's for you or not.
Written March 17, 2019
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rddbranny
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK100 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
This was a special treat for me as Im a photographer. The Dorothea Lange exhibition was an eye opener. We also received a two for one offer due to having travelled from the UK on the Eurostar. There is always something going on here so if you like art and culture then it it well with a visit. The Jeu de Paume is situated very close to Place de la Concorde which is one of the major public squares in Paris
Written November 5, 2018
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joeswartz
Miami, FL61 contributions
Jun 2018
A small but charming place to view the work of a photographer. It just depends on if you like them or for that matter understand them. The high point is that it's in Paris and what else do you need to know...It's worth a trip of you like photography
Written July 9, 2018
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Ronak S
Paris, France2,014 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
Jeu de Paume, literally meaning Game of Palms, the precursor of tennis, is located in what housed the royal tennis courts. Today, it stands in the Tuileries Gardens of the Louvre, very close to Place de la Concorde and Musée de l'Orangerie.
It is a museum dedicated to modern photography. I did not get anything in the museum. To me, it was just random pretentious meaningless stuff. You throw paint on a canvas, let your kid or dog walk all over it, and it's art! I did not like anything in there. They have temporary exhibits and some permanent stuff too. They showcase a lot of films as well. This was one of those museums I was happy to get out of. It's not a commentary on the museum, but more my dislike for random modern art.
The museum has a nice store with some cool objects. There is a restaurant Hana Bento in the museum, which serves some decent Japanese food, which has a bunch of vegetarian options.
The closest Metro is Concorde on Line 1, although, Tuileries or Palais Royale - Musée du Louvre both on Line 1 aren't that far.
It is a museum dedicated to modern photography. I did not get anything in the museum. To me, it was just random pretentious meaningless stuff. You throw paint on a canvas, let your kid or dog walk all over it, and it's art! I did not like anything in there. They have temporary exhibits and some permanent stuff too. They showcase a lot of films as well. This was one of those museums I was happy to get out of. It's not a commentary on the museum, but more my dislike for random modern art.
The museum has a nice store with some cool objects. There is a restaurant Hana Bento in the museum, which serves some decent Japanese food, which has a bunch of vegetarian options.
The closest Metro is Concorde on Line 1, although, Tuileries or Palais Royale - Musée du Louvre both on Line 1 aren't that far.
Written April 23, 2018
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Stu S
Valparaiso, IN134 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
This museum devoted to modern and postmodern photography and media is housed in a building at the end of the Tuileries Gardens, close to the Place de la Concorde. The facility has quite a history, originally built in 1861 as royal indoor courts for a tennis-like sport called jeu de paume. During the Nazi occupation of WWII, the space was commandeered by the Nazis and used as a collection hall for artworks that they stole. Through the efforts and detailed notes kept by Rose Valland, a resistance member working inside, many of the stolen pieces were found and returned. After the war, the building was used to display master works of impressionists and post-impressionists, that would later be moved to the Musee d’Orsay. After extensive restoration and renovation, the space has served as the national gallery of contemporary art and currently is the home of EPIC, representing modern photography and media.
While we were there, we saw an exhibit of Eli Lotar, including a showing of his social commentary film, “Aubervilliers”. Upstairs, an interactive installation by media artist Peter Campus made us laugh out loud. The viewers became the subjects as multiple live cameras recorded and overlaid projections on the wall that made the viewer’s simplest movements into live projections reminiscent of Duchamp’s “Nude Descending a Staircase”. Everybody in the gallery was laughing.
The museum is worth a visit for the variety of emotions it elicits.
While we were there, we saw an exhibit of Eli Lotar, including a showing of his social commentary film, “Aubervilliers”. Upstairs, an interactive installation by media artist Peter Campus made us laugh out loud. The viewers became the subjects as multiple live cameras recorded and overlaid projections on the wall that made the viewer’s simplest movements into live projections reminiscent of Duchamp’s “Nude Descending a Staircase”. Everybody in the gallery was laughing.
The museum is worth a visit for the variety of emotions it elicits.
Written April 27, 2017
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philippe918
Strasbourg, France
Bonjour,
Y a t-il uniquement des expositions temporaires, ou également des oeuvres permanentes ? Et combien de temps environ faut-il prévoir pour faire le tour du musée ?
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses.
Written September 27, 2017
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