Centre Pompidou

Centre Pompidou is in the 4th arrondissement and is also known either as the Beaubourg (based on its location) or the 'inside out building' (based on its modern architectural style). It houses the Bibliotheque publique d'information (public information library), a vast public library; the Musee National d'Art Moderne, the largest museum of modern art in Europe; and a centre for music and acoustic research. It was named after the former French President, Georges Pompidou (1911-1974), and was completed in 1977.  From its rooftop, it provides a panoramic view of Paris!