BRITS are being urged to visit a popular, free European attraction before it closes down for five years. The cultural hub, which is set to undergo a major expansion, can be reached by a two-hour train journey from the UK. 6 The Centre Pompidou is one of Europe's major cultural hubs Credit: Getty 6 It houses Europe's largest museum of modern art Credit: EPA 6 Located in the heart of Paris, it is just two hours on the train from the UK Credit: Getty Situated in the centre of Paris, the Centre Pompidou attracts millions of guests every year from across the globe.
A haven for lovers of the arts, it houses the largest museum of modern art in Europe as well as a huge public library containing over 400,000 books and documents. Built in the 1970s, the centre was named for former French President Georges Pompidou, who had a well-known passion for modern art and poetry. It has also hosted a number of noteworthy exhibitions of fine art, including a collection of work by master painter Matisse in 2020 and renowned British artist David Hockney in 1998.
Now, though, it is set to close for an extended period while the existing site is widened to make use of 20,000 sq ft bus park under the gallery piazza. The new area will feature two large cinema areas and spaces for a range of new exhibitions. The museum and library will both be fully refurbished, while a new restaurant will be opened on the south side of the complex.
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