Paris Philharmonic

Concert hall · Pont-de-Flandre

Paris Philharmonic

Concert hall · Pont-de-Flandre

221 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris, France

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This striking 2015 concert hall features wavy, award-winning acoustics and is a vibrant cultural hub surrounded by parks, theaters, and dining spots.

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"The Philharmonie de Paris is a striking contemporary building, designed by Jean Nouvel (not without controversy) and opened in 2015. Located within the Cité de la Musique complex in the Parc de la Villette, in the underexplored 19th arrondissement, the building breaks with all the design conventions of traditional symphony halls, instead favoring pod-like boxes inside the theater, a stage in the round, and a complex, undulating metal façade." - Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, Julia Eskins

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Timo Bouras

Google

The architecture is stunning, the organization is top-notch, and the acoustics are flawless. Nils Frahm's performance was a dream come true. I highly recommend this venue, especially for families—they offer great activities. Plus, the surrounding area is vibrant, with parks, theaters, and restaurants all nearby and easily accessible by metro or bike along the canal!

Reginald Williams

Google

Our visit here was memorable. The acoustics of the building are terrific and it’s a visual wonder. It should be noted that the balcony seats in the choir, left of stage, while comfortable and affording excellent visibility suffer from the perhaps inevitable problem of hearing the soloist (pianist Yunchan Lim) over the brass section of the orchestra behind which we were seated. Overall a terrific and memorable experience.

Johannes E.

Google

The acoustics are great, the programming is great, but the building drives me crazy. Long escalators to the entrance (when everyone leaves there is only one, so it gets overcrowded), the foyers were extremely cold (most people kept their coats on) and the staff are walking around during the concert. Their black costumes against the white walls were disturbing. No more complaints: performance was excellent.

Deric Mann

Google

One of the great symphony venues in the world. A beautiful building a great orchestra and unbelievably good acoustics

Peter Johnston

Google

We loved our experience for many reasons, it was fun, different, varied, and parts were brilliant. But comparing apples to apples, one orchestra to another, is hard when it’s this diverse an experience.

Saniya Danbay

Google

How can you not this place? Great concerts always and the ambience is so perfect to get lost in the music and transport to another world!

Robin Rimbaud-Scanner

Google

A wonderful space to visit. The show that was on, Jean-Michel Basquiat: Soundtracks, when we visited, was incredibly impressive and comprehensive. Dual language displays and security guards that also spoke English which was helpful. Spent 90 mins visiting the show and exploring the area. Bookshop, toilets and cloakroom all available too. We booked tickets in advance but you can also buy them at the desk on the day itself.

Fábio Santana

Google

Incredible venue for concerts and exhibitions. The architecture is breathtaking and the acoustic of the main room is amazing. It’s definitely worth to come and see whatever is happening at the venue, you won’t regret it. There are also temporary exhibitions that are always super interesting.