Galerie Mennour – Contemporary Art in Paris's Heart
Contemporary Art • Modern Masters • International Artists • Saint-Germain • Avenue Matignon
Mennour – Contemporary Art Across Paris
Mennour is one of Paris’s major galleries for modern and contemporary art, representing an international group of living artists alongside important artistic estates. Its programme moves between established figures and newer voices across painting, sculpture, installation, photography, film, performance and conceptual practices, creating exhibitions with both visual impact and substantial curatorial depth. What makes Mennour particularly interesting for visitors is its unusually broad Paris presence: several spaces sit within walking distance of one another around Saint-Germain and Odéon, while additional galleries on Avenue Matignon connect the programme to one of the Right Bank’s most important contemporary-art districts. Rather than treating Mennour as a single gallery stop, it can be approached as a small art itinerary through Paris, with different exhibitions and atmospheres unfolding from one space to the next.
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TLC Paris tip: Check Mennour’s programme before choosing your address. The spaces at 47 Rue Saint-André-des-Arts, 5 Rue du Pont de Lodi and 6 Rue du Pont de Lodi form an especially easy Left Bank circuit around Saint-Germain and Odéon, while 28 and 26 Avenue Matignon belong naturally to a separate Right Bank gallery walk. If several exhibitions interest you, group the nearby spaces together rather than treating each gallery as an individual trip across Paris.
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Multiple Paris Spaces
Four exhibition sites spread across central Paris.
International Roster
Renowned contemporary artists and estates.
Curatorial Depth
Shows that reward slow looking and engagement.
Free Entry Most Shows
A welcoming stop for gallery exploration.
TLC Paris Concierge note: Galerie Mennour is a cornerstone of Paris’s contemporary art scene, with deep roots in Saint-Germain and a reach that spans the city’s artistic geography.
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Galerie Mennour – Contemporary Art in Paris’s Heart
Founded in Paris in 1999 by Kamel Mennour, Mennour is a leading gallery for modern and contemporary art, bringing internationally recognised figures, important artistic estates and emerging voices into dialogue. Its Paris spaces span the Left Bank around Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Right Bank on Avenue Matignon, making Mennour particularly interesting for visitors building a wider Paris art and gallery itinerary.
Best For
Modern & contemporary art, major international artists, emerging voices, collectors & serious art enthusiasts
Modern & contemporary art, major international artists, emerging voices, collectors & serious art enthusiasts
Art & Media
Painting, sculpture, installation, photography, video, works on paper & interdisciplinary contemporary practices
Painting, sculpture, installation, photography, video, works on paper & interdisciplinary contemporary practices
Artists
A broad international programme spanning different generations, established figures, emerging artists & important estates
A broad international programme spanning different generations, established figures, emerging artists & important estates
Exhibitions
Separate exhibitions across several Paris spaces mean there may be multiple Mennour shows to discover during one visit
Separate exhibitions across several Paris spaces mean there may be multiple Mennour shows to discover during one visit
Saint-André-des-Arts
47 Rue Saint-André-des-Arts, 75006 — in the historic Left Bank streets between Odéon, Saint-Germain & the Seine
47 Rue Saint-André-des-Arts, 75006 — in the historic Left Bank streets between Odéon, Saint-Germain & the Seine
Pont de Lodi
5 & 6 Rue du Pont de Lodi, 75006 — two additional exhibition spaces only a short walk from Saint-André-des-Arts
5 & 6 Rue du Pont de Lodi, 75006 — two additional exhibition spaces only a short walk from Saint-André-des-Arts
Avenue Matignon
28 Avenue Matignon, 75008 — Mennour’s Right Bank presence in one of Paris’s important gallery districts
28 Avenue Matignon, 75008 — Mennour’s Right Bank presence in one of Paris’s important gallery districts
Plan Your Visit
Check the programme by address before visiting — each space can present a different artist, exhibition or project
Check the programme by address before visiting — each space can present a different artist, exhibition or project
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TLC Paris Concierge note: Mennour is particularly good for building an art walk rather than visiting only one gallery. On the Left Bank, the three spaces at Rue Saint-André-des-Arts and Rue du Pont de Lodi are close enough to explore together before continuing through Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Avenue Matignon belongs to a different Right Bank gallery circuit, so check the exhibition programme first and group the spaces according to what you want to see and where you plan to spend the day.
Galerie Mennour is a major reference point in Paris’s contemporary art landscape, celebrated for its ambitious programming and international reach. With exhibition spaces in Saint-Germain-des-Prés and on Avenue Matignon, the gallery connects the Left Bank’s intellectual tradition with the refined energy of the Right Bank.
The gallery represents a distinguished roster of artists working across painting, sculpture, installation, and conceptual practices. Figures such as Anish Kapoor, Daniel Buren, Camille Henrot, Lee Ufan, and Tadashi Kawamata exemplify the gallery’s commitment to artists who challenge conventional boundaries and expand contemporary visual language.
Mennour’s exhibitions often explore themes of space, materiality, and perception, balancing strong color and form with conceptual depth. The gallery’s minimalist architecture allows each work to resonate fully, creating immersive experiences that encourage slow looking and thoughtful engagement.
A visit to Galerie Mennour fits naturally into a cultural walk connecting Institut de France, Jardin du Luxembourg, Pont des Arts, and the historic École des Beaux-Arts, situating the gallery within one of Paris’s most vibrant artistic corridors.
Curated through the lens of TLC Paris Concierge, Galerie Mennour offers a vivid and intellectually rich entry into the city’s contemporary art scene — where innovation, color, and critical thought intersect.
