La Pointe des Arts, a cultural complex with contemporary art center and cinema on Île Seguin

In 2017, Île Seguin, a small vessel gliding along the Seine near Boulogne-Billancourt, transformed into a vibrant hub for art and culture, called the Seine Musicale. Previously home to Renault factories and workshops, this island has reclaimed its historic prestige and is gradually developing 11 hectares of exciting projects, especially on the upstream tip. There, a major cultural complex is taking shape: La Pointe des Arts, which will feature a contemporary art center, a cinema, and shops — all set to open by 2026.

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This S16/S17 project, designed by the architecture firms RCR Arquitectes and CALQ, aims to blend nature and culture seamlessly. Overlooking the panoramic terrace of the cultural center, visitors will be able to stroll through a garden sheltered from the city and along the water’s edge. This part of the island, entirely pedestrian, is also set to feature a sprawling 3.5-hectare park dotted with monumental sculptures. In addition to shops, offices, and restaurants, this new space will host a 4-star hotel with 221 rooms offering spectacular views of the Seine.

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On the cultural front, the city is unveiling a new 5,000 m² multidisciplinary art center that welcomes everyone. It features a space dedicated to contemporary creation, a bookstore-shop, a bar, and a state-of-the-art Pathé cinema with eight screens, including one IMAX. In just a few years, the island will become even more accessible by public transport thanks to Line 15, and may even see water shuttles to facilitate travel along the Seine during the Olympic Games!

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