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Work on the Philharmonie de Paris

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Taken from beside Cite de la Musique you can see some of the work that is taking place on the Philharmonie de Paris construction, showing some of the architecture and design even at this stage. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_philharmonie_de_paris.html

Cite de la Musique with its music museum and concert halls

The Cite de la Musique is a cultural centre at the Parc de la Villette , which is specifically for music and research as well as two concert halls, which host over 400 concerts each year. Not forgetting the Salle Pleyel concert hall which is managed by them and the Musee de la Musique museum as well as a media library. The architect which designed the Cite de la Musique was called Christian de Porzamparc, who aimed for a cultural centre with transparency and fluidity and a modern style which could easily be integrated with the surrounding beautiful park in Paris and not look like a "sore thumb". The Parc de la Villette is a perfect place to visit while on holiday in Paris, with art, culture and relaxation all in one area and it attract millions of people yearly, along with many other prominent and well known attractions in the area including the Cite Des Sciences et de l’Industrie which is the largest science museum in not only France but Europe as well, the impressive