Jean Nouvel designed the Philharmonie as a hill anyone can climb: a zigzag ramp from the Parc de la Villette lawn leads to a roof belvedere 37 metres up, with the Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Cœur and the northeastern suburbs in one sweep. Free, and mostly locals.
- Address
- 221 Avenue Jean-Jaurès, 75019 Paris
- Hours
- April-October, Wed-Sun 12:00-20:00; from mid-September closes at sunset (Sortir à Paris)
- Best time to go
- Evening · About 30 min
- Price
- Free, no booking (Sortir à Paris)
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Walk up the ramp from the park lawn, take the lift if needed.
- Closed in winter (November to March).
- Combine with a concert or the Musée de la Musique.