Pop-up Pokémon Center Paris Opens Wednesday

Meet Pikachu at the Pokémon Center Paris, open June 4–21 - London, UK—June 3, 2014— Opening on Wednesday, June 4, the Pokémon Center Paris will feature an exhibition of Pokémon video game art including never-before-seen concept art, the sale of exciting products from some of the Pokémon Center ranges, and other special activities such as the chance to meet Pikachu!

The Pokémon Center Paris will be located at:

CREMERIE de PARIS (Hôtel de Villeroy)
11 - 15, rue des Halles – angle 9, rue des Déchargeurs
75001 Paris / France

It will be open from 10:30–19:30 every day, including Sundays, until Saturday, June 21.

Throughout the week, except for Saturdays, a very special guest is in store for visitors: Pikachu! Pikachu will make an appearance to meet friends and fans, and to pose for photos.

Pikachu will appear in store on the following schedule (The Pokémon Company International reserves the right to change the timetable):


Other fun activities at the Pokémon Center Paris will include:

• An art exhibition about the rich history of the Pokémon core video game universe
• An interactive area where fans can learn how to draw Pikachu
• A specially designed Pokémon Center experience, offering a small range of merchandise such as plush toys, T-shirts, and other fun products

What’s more, fans who bring their system in the Nintendo 3DS family and their copy of Pokémon X or Pokémon Y to the Pokémon Center anytime between June 4 and June 21 will receive a special Vivillon with a unique pattern inspired by the colours of the familiar Poké Ball.

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