Bordeaux Museum of Contemporary Arts, Bordeaux

The Museum of Contemporary Art is based on Rue Ferrere, close to the left bank of the Garonne in Bordeaux’s city centre. One of the most popular modern art galleries in France, the Museum of Contemporary Art is known locally by the acronym CAPC. It houses works of art dating from the 1960s to the present day. The museum is contained within a shipping warehouse that dates to the 19th century. Bordeaux had a reputation as a global maritime trade centre in that era, and the building once held produce shipped to the city from the Americas, India and Africa.

The Museum of Contemporary Art first opened its doors in 1974, becoming a permanent fixture in the city ten years later. The gallery hosts a range of seasonal exhibitions, as well as an extensive permanent collection. There is a wide range of modern works from French artists, particularly those from the Bordeaux area, and internationally acclaimed pieces. The museum offers guided tours, as well as annual membership, which can be purchased at the ticket office at the gallery entrance. Day admission tickets cost 5 Euros for adults, and 2.50 for students and the unemployed. The CAPC is open throughout the year, closing only on French public holidays.