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Access to the Paris headquarters

Transport, reception instructions and accessibility conditions for getting to headquarters.

Updated : October 28, 2026· 3 min read

Getting to headquarters

The Four Seasons, Kano Tan’yū (1668)
The Four Seasons, Kano Tan’yū (1668)

OIMAP's headquarters is located at 12, avenue du Patrimoine, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. It is served by several public transport lines.

The directions on this page are indicative. To make an appointment, see the Contacts page; for a description of the building, the Headquarters page.

  • Access
  • Transport
  • Accessibility

Access to the Paris headquarters in figures

2Subway lines nearby (indicative)
1RER line (indicative)
5 minWalk from the station (indicative)
100%Level entrance

Source: OIMAP General Secretariat.

Breakdown

Public transportMetro, RER, bus
Cycling and walkingNearby stations
Car and taxiLimited parking

Recommended ways to get there, for guidance only.

By metro and RER

Two metro lines and one RER line serve the neighbourhood (indicative). The nearest station is about five minutes' walk away. On leaving, take avenue du Patrimoine towards the river; the Organization's entrance is on the right-hand pavement.

At peak times, allow extra travel time, especially for connections, so as to arrive on time for your appointment.

Pair of Drawings: Sketch of the Labyrinth of the Villa Pisani  and Piazza San Marco with Doges' Palace, Francesco Guardi (1773–1778(?))
Pair of Drawings: Sketch of the Labyrinth of the Villa Pisani and Piazza San Marco with Doges' Palace, Francesco Guardi (1773–1778(?))
Sports on a Frozen River, Aert van der Neer (ca. 1660)
Sports on a Frozen River, Aert van der Neer (ca. 1660)
The Pyramid of Cestius, Rome, Michiel van Overbeek (c. 1650–80)
The Pyramid of Cestius, Rome, Michiel van Overbeek (c. 1650–80)

By bus, bicycle and on foot

Several bus lines stop less than two hundred metres away (indicative). A bike-sharing station is located in front of the building, and racks allow you to park a personal bicycle.

Walking remains a good way of reaching headquarters from the main museums and market squares of central Paris.

By car and taxi

Parking is limited in the neighbourhood and the Organization has no public car park. A reserved space does, however, allow people with reduced mobility to be dropped off in front of the entrance.

For official delegations, a parking request may be sent in advance to the protocol service, which coordinates with the prefecture.

Accessibility

The entrance is at street level and lifts serve all floors. Accessible toilets are available on the ground floor and a hearing loop system equips the reception and the auditorium.

People who need assistance, a large-print document or a sign language interpreter are asked to say so at least five working days before their visit (indicative).

Directions for getting here

Transport near headquarters
ModeLandmarkDetails (indicative)
SubwayTwo lines nearbyFive minutes on foot
REROne lineTen minutes on foot
BusSeveral linesLess than 200 metres
BicycleStation in front of the buildingRacks available

Milestones

  1. Report

    Accessibility needs.

  2. Confirm

    Check the appointment time.

  3. Arrive

    Check in at reception.

  4. Leave

    Return the badge.

Planning your journey

Portrait of a Man, Gustave Caillebotte (1880)
Portrait of a Man, Gustave Caillebotte (1880)
The Apotheosis of Romulus: Design for a Ceiling, Domenico Maria Canuti (c. 1675–76)
The Apotheosis of Romulus: Design for a Ceiling, Domenico Maria Canuti (c. 1675–76)
Adoration of the Shepherds, Bernardo Cavallino (c. 1650)
Adoration of the Shepherds, Bernardo Cavallino (c. 1650)

Public transport or car

Maharaja of Kotah Listening to Music and Watching Dancers (c. 1820)

Public transport

Recommended
  • Nearby station
  • No parking to look for
  • Predictable journey

The simplest option.

Edge of the Woods Near L'Hermitage, Pontoise, Camille Pissarro (1879)

Car

Limited
  • Few spaces
  • Drop-off possible
  • Prior request for delegations

Reserved for special needs.

Organizing your visit

  1. Choose

    Select a means of transport.

  2. Report

    Give notice of any special need.

  3. Depart

    Allow a ten-minute margin.

  4. Announce yourself

    Present yourself at reception.

  5. Leave

    Return the badge.

Checklist

A visitor with reduced mobility

Nowshera, Kashmir (number 1000), Samuel Bourne (1864)
« The level entrance and the escort to the room spared me any difficulty. »
Nadia Benkacem, visitor (example)

Vocabulary

Level access
No step or ramp to negotiate.
Hearing loop
System helping people with hearing loss.
Protocol
Service in charge of official delegations.
Drop-off
Brief stop of a vehicle in front of the entrance.

Arrival and security

On arrival, report to reception with an identity document. A named badge is issued to you, and you are escorted to the meeting room. Bags may be subject to inspection.

The badge must be returned on leaving. It only opens access to the areas planned for your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a car park?

No, only a reserved drop-off.

Is the building accessible?

Yes, level entrance and lifts.

What should I bring?

An identity document and the invitation.

Where can I make an appointment?

Useful Documents

Contacts

View of the Gulf of Pozzuoli from Solfatara, Philipp Hackert (1803)
View of the Gulf of Pozzuoli from Solfatara, Philipp Hackert (1803)
General SecretariatParis — Headquarters+33 1 00 00 00 00secretariat@oimap.exampleMonday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Make an appointment

Seascape with Open Sky, Eugène Boudin (1860)

Office contact details.

Contacts
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