Free Romantic Day Paris Itinerary. DONE.
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Published 2023-07-01
COST: Free, except for temporary exhibit spaces.
OPEN DAILY, except Monday.
TIMING: Estimate 45 minutes to 1.5 hours for this experience
METRO: Saint-Paul
Where to lunch nearby:
Mariage Frères
Camille
Jaja
Le Loir dans la Théière
What to do after:
Sunny day = Place des Vosges
Rainy day = Shop Rue de Francs Bourgeois
The museum’s collection was formed between 1900–1925 by Théodore-Ernest Cognacq (1839–1928) and his wife Marie-Louise Jaÿ (1838–1925), founders of La Samaritaine department store. At his death, Cognacq gave the collection to the City of Paris. The collection is housed in the Hôtel Donon (c. 1575) in the Marais, displayed in twenty paneled rooms (four floors) in Louis XV and Louis XVI styles.
The museum contains:
An exceptional collection of fine art and decorative items, about 1200 items in total, with an emphasis on 18th century France, ranging from European and Chinese ceramics, jewels, and snuffboxes, to paintings by Louis-Léopold Boilly, François Boucher, Canaletto, Jean-Siméon Chardin, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Jean-Baptiste Greuze, Maurice Quentin de La Tour, Sir Thomas Lawrence, Hubert Robert, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, and Jean-Antoine Watteau.
Sculptures are by Jean-Antoine Houdon, Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, and Jacques-François-Joseph Saly. The fine furniture is attributed to Jean-François Oeben and Roger Vandercruse Lacroix.
The 17th century is also represented, notably with two paintings by Rembrandt while 19th century is represented with works by Camille Corot, Paul Cézanne and also Edgar Degas.*
FREE PARIS MUSEUM: Musée Vie de la Romantique
COST: Free, except for temporary exhibit spaces.
OPEN DAILY, except Monday.
TIMING: Estimate 45 minutes to 1.5 hours for this experience
METRO: Pigalle
The Musée de la Vie romantique stands at the foot of Montmartre hill in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, 16 rue Chaptal, Paris, France in an 1830 hôtel particulier facing two twin-studios, a greenhouse, a small garden, and a paved courtyard. The museum is open daily except Monday. Permanent collections are free.
This charming museum, once the home of painter Ary Scheffer, has been a beacon of art and culture since the 19th century. 🎨✨
Here, Scheffer hosted soirées attended by the crème de la crème of the Romantic literary and artistic world, including George Sand and Frédéric Chopin. Today, the museum stands as a testament to this vibrant era, showcasing a collection of Sand’s personal belongings and Scheffer’s paintings. 🖼️📚
Now, if you’re dreaming of visiting Monet’s house in Giverny but can’t make the trip, don’t fret! The Musée de la Vie romantique offers a similar ambiance right in the city. With its delightful garden café and serene atmosphere, it’s like a little slice of Giverny in the heart of Paris. 🌳☕
So, next time you’re in the City of Lights, make sure to stop by this hidden gem. It’s a perfect spot for art lovers, history buffs, and anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. 💖🇫🇷
*Part of this description was sourced via Wikipedia.
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All Comments (5)
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This was just lovely! Merci Shannon. So many delightful treasures to explore in Paris. 💞
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Love this whole itinerary! And I spy our Montmartre day! What a great memory that was🙂
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Shannon, I'm not quite sure why you don't have thousands and thousands of subscribers period you're the fourth YouTube presenter that I followed by far the best. Best wishes as we plan or trip to France in. April 2024.
