Center culturel irlandais: the institution that promotes Irish culture in Paris

In Paris, there are many cultural centers scattered all over the capital. Today, we're heading for the mythical Latin Quarter, to discover the Centre culturel irlandais. Throughout the year, this institution promotes Irish culture in Paris, and beyond, through a series of events open to all.

From concerts in the building's courtyard on the occasion of St. Patrick 's Day and the Fête de la musique, to exhibitions celebrating Irish history and artists from the Emerald Isle, screenings paying tribute to Irish filmmakers, debates, performances and literature... the programming at the Centre cultuel irlandais is rich and varied.

It has to be said that Ireland has no shortage of artists, and the cultural institution makes it a point of honor to introduce us to them in this sublime historic building, the Collège des Irlandais, located on rue des Irlandais. You can't make it up! It was here, in this former residence of a large Irish community of priests, seminarians and lay students, that the Centre culturel irlandais was inaugurated in 2002.

In this 18th-century building, the CCI - for those in the know - offers over a hundred diverse events a year, providing residencies for 40 artists a year and accommodation for almost 1,000 students.

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The Irish Cultural Centre also houses a Chapel and a Heritage Library. The latter's collection includes " three illuminated medieval manuscripts ", says the institution on its official website. The CCI also boasts an exhibition hall, a media library, archive rooms, conference and meeting rooms, not to mention a beautiful 2,000 m² courtyard, a favorite with the first rays of sunshine.

How and when to get to the Centre culturel irlandais :

• Address: 5, rue des Irlandais, 75005 Paris
• RER : RER B, Gare Luxembourg (Gay Lussac exit)
• Metro: line 10 (Cardinal Lemoine) or line 7 (Place Monge)
• Bus: 21, 24, 27, 84, 89 (nearest stops)
• Opening hours: Access to the Médiathèque and exhibitions at the Centre Culturel Irlandais is free. The Chapel is open on weekday afternoons. The Heritage Library and Historical Archives are open by appointment.
  • Opening hours for exhibitions: daily from 2pm to 6pm (Wednesdays until 8pm). Closed on public holidays and during the Christmas vacations.
  • Médiathèque opening hours: Monday to Friday, 2pm to 6pm (Wednesdays until 8pm). Closed at weekends, on public holidays and during the Christmas vacations.
    
    

A true showcase for Ireland and its contemporary culture, the Centre culturel irlandais awaits you in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, to take you on a journey to the Emerald Isle without leaving the capital!