Carré d'Art, Museum of Contemporary Art : info and guided tour

Introduction to Carré d’Art – Museum of Contemporary Art

Opposite the Maison Carrée, the Carré d’Art – Museum of Contemporary Art occupies an emblematic building in Nîmes, at 16 place de la Maison Carrée. Designed by architect Norman Foster, it brings together a library and a museum dedicated to contemporary art, in direct dialogue with the ancient heritage nearby. The complex has become a major cultural landmark of the city.

Its glass-and-metal architecture is distinguished by its sobriety and transparency, in contrast with the Roman stone of the square. The building organizes circulation around bright spaces, suited to the display of works and to public reading. This contemporary approach is part of its renown and its highly recognizable visual identity.

The museum presents a collection of contemporary art that showcases several movements in 20th- and 21st-century creation. Its appeal also lies in its exceptional location, in the heart of Nîmes, within an urban setting where ancient monuments and modern architecture respond to one another. It is this connection between the past and current creation that attracts many visitors.

Discover Nîmes with a private guide

A private guide makes it easier to understand the meaning of the building, its architectural choices, and the place it holds in the cultural history of Nîmes. The visit becomes more accessible, with reference points on the artworks, the dialogue with the Maison Carrée, and the elements that make the site a memorable stop in the city center.