(Last Update: 07.06.2025) 1980 in the year 19 Arab countries and FranceEstablished by common agreement of Arab World Institute – Institut du Monde Arabeis an important organization that aims to develop relations between France and a wide Arab geography, later including Libya, Egypt and Palestine, in the fields of art, culture, science and technology. From my perspective, the reason why I included this institute on my blog is primarily the architectural features of the building it is located in and its beautiful observation terrace :)
Of course, it is quite confusing to live in France and look at the Arab world from an orientalist perspective, so I do not want to comment on this issue, but after all, France, which has been in relations with the Arab world for years in one way or another, today has a political, political and economic relationship. Of course, it is very important that it continues in this way at the institute level.
My purpose in writing this article is that if you happen to be where this building is located, you should definitely visit the inside of the building, if possible. Go to the top floor and watch the view and if you have time, eat and drink something at the restaurant. Of course, you can study any department you want at the institute on the subject that interests you.
Although the architect Jean NouvelAlthough it won the Aga Khan Architecture award to , if you do not like modern architecture, the building where the institute is located may not interest you, but for me it is an important building in terms of architecture. same architect Quai Branly Museumand Louis Vuitton FoundationHe also designed .
After passing through the security check at the entrance to the building, I would recommend that you take the elevator directly to the 9th floor and first go to the terrace and watch the view. Then, as I said, if you wish, you can go to the restaurant on that floor. Restaurant Dar Mima – ZyriabYou can go to . I have never eaten here, but it might be nice and different for you to eat Arabic cuisine accompanied by a beautiful Paris view.
When you come to the window seat anywhere in the building, you will better understand why this building is interesting. Although the entire exterior of the building is glass cladding, a very special mechanism has been installed on the interior to regulate the penetration of sunlight, and it is this mechanism that makes the building special.
Thanks to this system, which consists of Arabic geometric patterns and is prepared by the combination of thousands of moving parts, which acts like the diaphragm of a camera, the mechanism opens and closes according to the degree of daylight and the exterior of the building changes according to these movements.. Well, at least it is claimed to be so, but personally, although I have visited this place a few times, I have not witnessed any movement :)
Still, it is an interesting feeling to examine this mechanical system from corner to corner, because a truly impressive system has been prepared. This feature of the building is so famous that you often come across foreign groups walking around with a guide. I think the building is worth seeing. The details of this mechanism are also Trocaderolocated in Museum of ArchitectureYou can see and examine it closely at.
As I said, afterward, if you wish, you can benefit from the other facilities of the institute, visit its permanent or periodic exhibitions, or visit the place where the last sale was made, browse the books, souvenirs and catalogs and complete your trip.
The building where the institute is located Boulevard Saint GermainLet's say at the very beginning or at the very end. From here Saint-Louis Island over BastilleYou can go to or directly Boulevard Saint Germain Continuing on it, you can take a very pleasant walk to the other end of the boulevard, French National Assembly – Assemblée NationaleYou can travel up to .
Here metro to reach with M7 ve M10 of lines Jussieu Just get off at the station and walk a little. The Arab World Institute – Institut du Monde Arabe is open every day except Mondays from 10:00 to 18:00. It is open until 19:00 on weekends and holidays. You can find up-to-date information, the exhibition program and prices on the institute's own website.
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
Web address: imarabe.org/en
Address: Institut du Monde Arabe, 75005 Paris
