Parc de la Villette, Paris Photos

The City of Science and Industry museum is the prime attraction in Parc de la Villette. La Géode geodesic dome IMAX theatre & L'Argonaute (1957-82) submarine museum sit outside this science center. This park is a setting for many modern smaller structures & sculptures & playground equipment like the giant dragon slide. More modern building gems surround the park.

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La Géode geodesic dome IMAX theatre at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Reflective panels of La Géode geodesic dome at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.La Géode geodesic dome IMAX theatre at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.La Géode geodesic dome before City of Science and Industry science museum at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
La Géode geodesic dome IMAX theatre at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France. Architect: Adrien Fainsilber.Reflective panels of La Géode geodesic dome at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.La Géode geodesic dome IMAX theatre at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.La Géode geodesic dome before City of Science and Industry science museum at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
DUUU Radio / Folie N4 with La Géode beyond at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Bridge to City of Science and Industry at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.City of Science and Industry museum at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Facade of City of Science and Industry at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
DUUU Radio / Folie N4 (Observatoire) with La Géode beyond at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Bridge to City of Science and Industry at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.City of Science and Industry museum (1986) at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France. Architect: Jean Semichon then Adrien Fainsilber.Facade of City of Science and Industry at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
Interior of City of Science and Industry at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Atrium of City of Science and Industry at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Display levels of City of Science and Industry at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.L'Argonaute submarine museum at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
Interior of City of Science and Industry at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Atrium of City of Science and Industry at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Display levels of City of Science and Industry at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.L'Argonaute (1957-82) submarine museum at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
Stern screws of L'Argonaute submarine at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Residential structures on pool north of City of Science at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Residential structures on pool north of City of Science at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Hotel & residential high-rises north of City of Science at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
Stern screws of L'Argonaute submarine at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Residential structures on pool north of City of Science at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Residential structures on pool north of City of Science at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Hotel & residential high-rises north of City of Science at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
Hotel & residential high-rises north of City of Science at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Giant playground slide in form of dragon at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Playground slide in form of dragon at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Dragon's backbone of playground slide at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
Hotel & residential high-rises north of City of Science at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Giant playground slide in form of dragon at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Playground slide in form of dragon at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Dragon's backbone of playground slide at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
Covered walkway & observation structure at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Wave structure of cover over walkway at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Wave structure of cover over walkway at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Pedal of Buried Bicycle sculpture by Claes Oldenburg at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
Covered walkway & observation structure at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Wave structure of cover over walkway at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Wave structure of cover over walkway at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Pedal of Buried Bicycle sculpture (1990) by Claes Oldenburg at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
Handle bar of Buried Bicycle sculpture by Claes Oldenburg at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Tire of Buried Bicycle sculpture by Claes Oldenburg at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Le Zenith performance arena at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Le Zenith performance venue box office at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
Handle bar of Buried Bicycle sculpture (1990) by Claes Oldenburg at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Tire of Buried Bicycle sculpture (1990) by Claes Oldenburg at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Le Zenith performance arena at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Le Zenith performance venue box office at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
One of many red observation tower follies at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Sculptural red building which adds interest to Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Detail of sculptural building at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Modern structure at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
One of many red observation tower follies at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Sculptural red building which adds interest to Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Detail of sculptural building at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Modern structure at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
Box office for Great Hall at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Box office for Great Hall at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Modern building & Théâtre Paris-Villette at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Théâtre Paris-Villette & Great Hall with sculpted structures at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
Box office for Great Hall at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Box office for Great Hall at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Modern building & Théâtre Paris-Villette at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Théâtre Paris-Villette & Great Hall with sculpted structures at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
Modern building & fountain of lions at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Fountain with lion statues before Grand Hall at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Cast iron & glass Grand Hall open air cinema was former abattoir building for Paris at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Cité de la musique a museum of historical musical instruments with a concert hall at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
Modern building & fountain of lions at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Fountain with lion statues before Grand Hall at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Cast iron & glass Grand Hall open air cinema was former abattoir building (1867) for Paris at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Cité de la musique (City of Music) a museum of historical musical instruments with a concert hall at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
Cité de la musique at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Cité de la musique a museum of historical musical instruments with a concert hall at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Cité de la musique a museum of historical musical instruments with a concert hall at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
Cité de la musique (City of Music) (1993 & 1997) at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France. Architect: Christian de Portzamparc.Cité de la musique (City of Music) a museum of historical musical instruments with a concert hall at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.Cité de la musique (City of Music) a museum of historical musical instruments with a concert hall at Parc de la Villette. Paris, France.
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