The Cité Internationale des Arts (opened in 1965) is a foundation intended to provide short or long stays (2 months to 1 year) for professional artists who want to develop their work in France.
The foundation is related to a vast network of partners and associates, among which is the Institut Néerlandais. Its founders include a large number of schools, institutes, universities and ministries from almost 50 countries all across the world. Three of its historic founders and key partners are the City of Paris, the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The facilities of the Cité have two different locations in Paris :

- The site located at 18 Rue de l’Hôtel de Ville includes 270 individual workshops in the heart of the Marais district.

- The site located at 24 Rue Norvins is composed of several buildings in a large garden in Montmartre and has 30 individual workshops.

The residence also has an exhibition area where artists can display their works and an auditorium where they can perform concerts.

Applicants are advised to address their application to the Cité Internationale des Arts only by mail (not email). Application forms and general regulations can be downloaded from the website.

President is André Larquié, general director is Sidney Peyroles.