Location:
99 Rue Paul Bert

Lens
62300
France

coordinates: 50.4322090,2.8044748
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Building names(s): Louvre Lens
Architect/Designer: SANAA
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Completion date: 2012

completion date: 2012

function(s): contemporary art, gallery, museum

Area: 28,000 sqm

Cost: €150m

website: www.louvrelens.fr (French Only)

opening hours:
Wednesday to Monday: 10am – 6pm
closed Tuesdays

admission cost: free till end of 2013 (there may be charges for temporary exhibitions)

tips:
get there early to avoid the queues, and make sure you get an audio-guide (which are also free)
It is possible to do a day-trip from London on the Eurostar.