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Irish arts at the CCI

Housed in an elegant 18th century building beside the Panthéon in Paris, with a remarkable heritage as the former Irish College, the CCI is Ireland’s cultural flagship in Europe.

Housed in an elegant 18th century building beside the Panthéon in Paris, with a remarkable heritage as the former Irish College, the CCI is Ireland’s cultural flagship in Europe.

The Centre Culturel Irlandais is:

A place of energy with a distinguished track record of showcasing the Irish arts and a curatorial practice informed by contemporary concerns.

From exhibitions, concerts and performances to talks, readings and screenings, there is always something going on at the CCI. See our upcoming events and discover CCI online.

A place of dialogue and debate where critical conversations are facilitated and encouraged.

A place of creation and innovation where up to 40 artists in residence every year make connections in France and devise artwork that goes on to be shared with audiences in Ireland and across the world.

A key foothold in Europe for the promotion of Irish culture to new generations and international audiences.

Ways to discover all things Irish at the CCI

  • Our Médiathèque is packed with books, magazines, films, CDs and much more, all in relation to Ireland’s arts and culture
  • Irish language courses and a number of events are organised by the CCI every year and our Médiathèque has a growing section of resources in Irish
  • Our social media platforms are valuable curated sources of information on Irish-related news and events, taking place in both Ireland and France (including the CCI of course!). Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.