Le Cyclop
About This Museum
Tucked away in a forest outside Paris, Le Cyclop isn't your typical museum—it's a colossal, whimsical beast of a sculpture you can actually climb inside. From the outside, it's a 74-foot-high head covered in a shimmering skin of mirrors, looking utterly surreal amidst the trees. Inside, it feels like a giant's playground built by an eccentric inventor, with maze-like paths leading you through its metallic guts. The whole structure rumbles and creaks as you explore, making the art feel thrillingly alive.
Collection Highlights
The experience is the main exhibit: you'll navigate tight corridors, cross wobbly bridges, and encounter kinetic sculptures that clank and move. One of the most memorable moments is discovering the mirrored waterfall cascading down its core, creating an infinite play of light and reflection.
Visitor Information
You absolutely need to book your slot online in advance—they control access to keep it from getting overcrowded. Wear good shoes because you'll be climbing ladders and stairs; this is a hands-on, physical adventure, not a passive stroll through galleries.
Architecture & Building
A monumental sculpture built from steel, concrete, and countless mirrors, designed by Jean Tinguely and fellow artists as an interactive 'anti-museum' hidden in the woods.
Contact & Location
Address: Le Cyclop, Chemin de Moigny, Milly-la-Forêt, Évry, Essonne, Île-de-France, France métropolitaine, 91490, France
Phone: +33 1 64 98 95 18
Website: Visit Website
