8èME ARRONDISSEMENT. This stately, 19th-century building houses a renowned collection of unique contemporary art, including works by figures like Magritte, Picasso, and Saura. Equally impressive is the selection of "for sale" items: decorative arts, jewelry, books, and posters.

11èME ARRONDISSEMENT. A wealth of fabulous art spans five levels, including works by Beuys, Boltanski, Haacke, Flanagan, and Tosani. There's an exceptionally good collection of sculpture and an impressive on-site bookstore. METRO: Bastille

4èME ARRONDISSEMENT. This well-respected gallery features a choice collection of 20th-century design, including contemporary drawings, paintings and photographs. METRO: Rambuteau

3èME ARRONDISSEMENT. This gallery enjoys immense popularity among France's art community, and with good reason. Prominently featured are minimalist and conceptual artists such as Judd, Flavin and Morris. Also available is a superb collection of livelier material by Alberola, Ben, Chia, Fetting, Rauchenberg and Salle.

11èME ARRONDISSEMENT. This popular gallery hosts diverse exhibits, ranging from neo-expressionism to abstract art. Past collections have concentrated on Fraser, Grataloup, Rauchbach, Sandorfi and Vostell. Be sure to take in the courtyard at 5, rue de Charonne, where the gallery showcases promising up-and-comers. METRO: Bastille or Ledru Rollin