After more than a year of work the Gustave Moreau Museum reopens (January 22) with two new features : the rooms on the ground floor restored (80 m2) and a cabinet of graphic arts (restricted to researchers, on demand). www.musee-moreau.fr

Located in the heart of the romantic area of la Nouvelle Athènes (between Trinité and Place Blanche), the house-museum Gustave Moreau is both a place of charm and collections. This was indeed the house and studio of Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) during a large part of his life. The museum (opened in 1903) houses the major part of the artwork the artist legate to The French State. More than 15,000 master’s creations, drawings, watercolors (art considered minor, in which he excelled), paintings, sculptures, are preserved in this timeless place, held in the state since the death of the artist in 1898. In addition to this collection nearly 10,000 works and objets d’art.
Gustave Moreau has for master Chasseriau and taught at the School of Fine Arts to students that become famous : Matisse, Manguin, Marquet … He was a friend of Degas to whom he taught the use of pastel … He drew his inspiration from mythology, the Renaissance, the Middle Ages. Precursor of Fauvism, Abstraction, this genious of drawing, watercolor, painting, pastel, unfortunately does not have the reputation it should have.
It’s time to discover or rediscover the museum, its formidable collection and charming neighborhood where still roam the memories of George Sand and Chopin.

To extend the tour, you can stroll in the footsteps of artists who lived in the neighborhood in the 1850s and discover its architectural treasures by downloading our Art Walk. (only inFrench for the moment)

The well preserved historic city center has kept its charm of the XVIII th and XIX th centuries. Very pleasant to amble, visit the churches and museums, or for a gastronomic pause. www.compiegne-tourisme.fr 

What are you doing next Saturday ?

Paris 8th arrondissement

Nissim de Camondo museum
63 rue de Monceau, 8th arrondissement , Tel. +331 53 89 06 50
http://www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr/francais/nissim-de-camondo/
This museum is Baron Moîse de Camondo’s former private mansion, dedicated to his son, Nissim.
It houses an exceptional collection of 18th century furniture and objets d’art which remain as they were upon the death of their owner in 1935. A timeless visit which is an absolute must-see
Our favourites: a Bonheur du jour writing table by Martin Carlin , a chiffonier table by Jean-Henri Riesener, the kitchens on the ground floor.
To discover in our Monceau-Ternes Artistic Itinerary  

Jacquemart-André museum
158 boulevard Haussmann, 8th arrondissement , Tel. +331 45 62 11 59
www.musee-jacquemart-andre.com
This sumptuous private mansion from the end of the 19th century houses collections from the Jacquemart-André couple who were Renaissance to 18th century art enthusiasts: furniture, objets d’art, paintings, sculptures, etc.
Our favourites: Ecce omo (around 1500) by Mantegna, portrait of Mathilde de Canisy (1738) by Nattier, a chest of drawers by Jean-Henri Riesener around 1780.
The museum also organises temporary exhibitions presenting private collections from abroad.
The advantage: The couple’s dining room, now the Café Jacquemart-André, is one of the most beautiful tea rooms in Paris and perfect for taking a break or having lunch before or after your visit.
To discover in our Monceau-Ternes Artistic Itinerary  

Cernuschi museum
7 avenue Velasquez, 8th arrondissement, Tel.: +331 53 96 21 50
www.cernuschi.paris.fr
This museum, composed of the private collection of Henri Cernuschi (1821-1896), a rich banker from the Second Empire and great traveller, presents Asian antiques alongside a vast permanent collection and thematic temporary exhibitions combining antique and modern art.
To discover in our Monceau-Ternes Artistic Itinerary  

Paris 9th arrondissement

The Museum of Romantic Life
Scheffer-Renan hotel
16 rue Chaptal, 75009 Paris, Tel.: + 33 1 55 31 95 67
Search for the museum on www.paris.fr
Underground: Saint Georges, closed on Mondays
Right in the heart of the New Athens district, this 19th century private mansion, nestled in the depths of a garden, houses a collection of 19th century works and objets d’art as well as temporary exhibitions about this era. Perfectly romantic!
The advantage: The small tea room open in the greenhouse, in front of the garden, from mid-April to mid-October. For some romantic refreshment

Gustave Moreau museum
14 rue de La Rochefoucauld, 75009 Paris, Tel.: + 33 1 48 74 38 50
Underground: Trinité or Saint-Georges , closed on Tuesdays
www.musee-moreau.fr
This museum, the painter Gustave Moreau’s (1826 – 1898) former home and workshop, has kept its 19th century charm. It contains a large collection of drawings (around 5,000), watercolours and paintings (nearly 1,300) by the artist, who played a major role in the Symbolist movement.

Paris 15th arrondissement 

Musée Bourdelle
18 rue Antoine Bourdelle, 75015 Paris, Tel. 01 49 54 73 73
www.bourdelle.paris.fr
Underground : Montparnasse 
Based around the preserved studios of the sculptor Antoine Bourdelle (1861-1929) in a garden, the museum has retained all of their original charm. We can discover a rich collection of works from which the famous bas-reliefs for the Théâtre des Champs Elysées de Paris (1910).
A very pleasant visit to do by good weather in order to enjoy the quiet place and contemplate the works that marked the begining of the XXth century.
Our favorite ; the equestrian statue nestled in the garden

Paris 17th arrondissement 

Jean-Jacques Henner museum
43 avenue de Villiers,75017 Paris, Tel.: +331 47 63 42 73
www.musee-henner.fr
Set up in a 19th century private mansion, this museum displays a selection of works by the artist Jean-Jacques Henner (1829-1905), “official” artist, awarded the Grand Prix de Rome, contemporary of the impressionists.
To discover in our Monceau-Ternes Artistic Itinerary