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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Pompidou

A short walk from Saint-Médard to watch the Parisian sky change color over the city’s most iconic modern building.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 16:36

    Jardin des Pâtes

    Grab a quick pasta dish at Jardin des Pâtes. It is a cute spot tucked away near the Jardin des Plantes with fantastic range of pasta dishes and excellent vegetarian choices.

  2. 17:06

    Centre Georges Pompidou

    Walk north to the Centre Georges Pompidou. The museum is closed for renovation until 2030, but the exterior and surrounding area offer great views of the structure.

  3. 17:21

    Centre Georges Pompidou

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 17:21, casting golden light on the Pompidou’s facade starting around 16:29.

  4. 17:51

    The Bombardier

    End the evening at The Bombardier. This pub is located in front of St-Etienne-du-Mont church and the Panthéon, offering cask ales and cocktails in a prime location.

Local tip

The Pompidou Centre is closed for renovation until 2030. Check the route from Saint-Médard to the Pompidou if you are unsure of the path.

Check before you go

  • Jardin des Pâtes is open Daily 12:00-14:30 and 19:00-23:00.
  • The Bombardier is open Mo-Su 12:00-02:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Paris (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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