Paris' New Landmark: A Former Financial Center Transformed into an Art Temple: Experience the Blend of History and Contemporary Art in the Rotunda of Light!

If you thought Paris's art scene was limited to the Louvre, you'd be wrong! The once-mighty Paris Bourse, located in the heart of Paris, has now become a beloved art world pilgrimage site—the Pinault Museum, showcasing the contemporary art collection of François Pinault, one of the world's foremost collectors.

The building itself is a work of art that transcends history. Its distinctive circular structure centers on a space known as the "Rotondo de l'Illumination," crowned by a magnificent glass dome that bathes it in breathtaking sunlight. Even more breathtaking, the rotunda houses a massive, perfectly preserved 19th-century circular mural depicting France's global trade. Beneath its feet stands a minimalist concrete cylinder designed by the Japanese architect Tadao Ando.

This striking blend of classicism and minimalism, history and contemporary art, imbues the museum with a unique tension. Whether you're here to admire cutting-edge contemporary art or witness the building's historical transformation and design aesthetic, the Paris Bourse is a must-see cultural experience in Paris!

Post by 李柏勳 | Sep 30, 2025