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Museum · Bordéus, Nova Aquitânia
CAPC musée d'art contemporain de Bordeaux
Contemporary art museum in a former colonial goods warehouse in the Chartrons district, with a central nave of stone arches.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About CAPC musée d'art contemporain de Bordeaux
The CAPC is Bordeaux's contemporary art museum, opened in 1984 in the Entrepôt Lainé, a warehouse built in the early 19th century to store goods coming from the colonies, such as sugar, coffee and cocoa, produced by people enslaved on the plantations.
The stone-and-brick building was restored between 1984 and 1990 by architects Valode and Pistre, with interiors by designer Andrée Putman. The large central nave, with arcades and a high ceiling, houses large-scale installations, and the side galleries display the collection and temporary exhibitions.
The holdings bring together conceptual and contemporary art from the 1960s onward. Exhibitions change throughout the year, and there are guided visits on weekends. A café operates on the top-floor terrace.
The museum is located in the Chartrons neighborhood, where wine merchants lived and worked. The surrounding streets, like rue Notre-Dame, have antique shops, boutiques and cafés.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 1 hour to 1h30.
Best time
In the afternoon, combined with a walk through the Chartrons and the Jardin public. The museum usually closes on Mondays and on holidays.
How to get there
Tram B to the CAPC (Musée d'Art Contemporain) stop, a few steps from the entrance. On foot, it's a 10-minute walk from Place des Quinconces.
Tip
Check the program before you go: during installation periods, some rooms may be closed. Guided visits are usually in French.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about CAPC musée d'art contemporain de Bordeaux
Is the CAPC open every day?
No. It usually opens Tuesday to Sunday and is closed on Mondays and holidays. Check before you go.
Is it worth visiting for someone who doesn't follow contemporary art?
It's worth it for the building: the nave of the former warehouse, with stone arcades, is impressive in itself and helps explain the commercial past of the Chartrons.
What to do near the CAPC?
Walk through the Chartrons, along rue Notre-Dame and its side streets, and visit the Jardin public, about a 10-minute walk away.