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It is no coincidence that Paris is called the cultural capital of Europe. It is difficult to find such a variety of museums as concentrated in this city<\/a> anywhere. Everyone who visits the capital of France has the opportunity to see<\/a> with his own eyes not only the works of art of famous masters, but also to get acquainted in detail with other equally interest<\/a>ing aspects of the life of the city<\/a>. Therefore, all museums in Paris<\/a> are conveniently divided into several main groups, depending on the interest<\/a>s of visitors.<\/p>\n

Louvre<\/h2>\n

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Among the museums of fine arts, the most honorable place, of course, belongs to the Louvre. It should be noted that a thorough inspection of all the halls is almost impossible in one day. Therefore, for the convenience of tour<\/a>ists, the Louvre was divided into certain depart<\/a>ments. In one part, visitors can get acquainted with the best examples of Eastern and Europe<\/a>an art, as well as the works of famous French sculptors.<\/p>\n

Another part of the Louvre is devoted to the products of ancient Greek masters and exhibits of the Etruscan period, as well as paintings by Italian and French artists. Another part introduces visitors to ancient Roman exhibits. There are also paintings by French artists created from the most ancient period up to the 19th century.<\/p>\n

House of the Invalids<\/h2>\n

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The whole architectural and park ensemble, located<\/a> on the picturesque banks of the Seine, can hardly be called the Les Invalides, but in fact, it is. Contemplating the huge scale of the grandiose structures, one involuntarily imbues with respect for the powers that be, who at one time took care of the sick, helpless, who became disabled due to the war or under other circumstances. First of all, King Louis 16 of France<\/a> showed concern for them, who ordered the construction of a charity house for soldiers who became invalids of the war and were left without the car<\/a>e of relatives (1670).<\/p>\n

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The court architect was given a difficult task<\/a>: to build a multifunctional building that could accommodate 6,000 people at the same time, who should not only be treated in it, but also live permanently. The king foresaw how the appearance of such a monastery would positively affect the patriotism of the soldiers of the active army, therefore funds were generously allocated from the treasury for the construction, which lasted 6 years before the first settlement. The entire complex, striking with a huge area<\/a>, was completed in 1706.<\/p>\n

L. Bruant adequately coped with the difficult task by designing the most comfortable premises, combining this with aesthetically attractive architecture that adorns the overall perspective of the city. The territory of the House of Invalids occupies 10 hectares of land, where among the picturesque landscapes there are buildings, each of which is a historical and architectural monument.<\/p>\n

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The most prominent of them is the local functioning Cathedral<\/a> of St. Louis is an example of classicism architecture, with Doric and Corinthian columns, with a 27-meter graceful dome decorated with military trophies. Above is an elegant dome lantern with a pyramidal spire. On the portico are statue<\/a>s of Louis 9 and Charlemagne. When restoring the gilding of the dome, 12 kg of gold was used. A significant place is the tomb of Napoleon, whose coffin was brought here in 1840. On the territory of Les Invalides there are 5 museums reflecting the military and army history<\/a> of France. Their expositions are very interesting<\/a> to visit and explore.<\/p>\n

Army Museum<\/h2>\n

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In 1905, the ancient museums of artillery and the history<\/a> of the army were merged into a single Army Museum, and the entire collection was placed in the Les Invalides. The first section is devoted to ancient weapons up to the Enlightenment. These are the knightly armor of European warriors, the weapons of samurai, a large collection of edged weapons from different nations and the first examples of firearms. In the next one – samples of military uniforms, weapons of the New Age, it also tells about the participation of France in the military conflicts of that time.<\/p>\n

The Napoleonic Wars and the Napoleonic Army – full uniforms of cuirassiers, Napoleon's belongings and objects related to France's numerous colonies in Africa and other parts of the world<\/a> occupy the next room. The last section tells about the two world wars of the last century – dioramas of the main battles of 1914, the role of cars in military affairs, a story about the resistance movement and its significance in the fight against fascism. Separate sections are devoted to military symbols, battle scenes in the visual arts, as well as toy soldiers – tin, cardboard and wooden.<\/p>\n

Museum of Contemporary History<\/a><\/h2>\n

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It helps to better understand the causes of world military conflicts and upheavals, social problems, their reflection in the culture of modern times. It began in 1914 with the private collection of the French entrepreneur Leblanc and the Military Library founded by him. In 1925, the Military Museum was opened on its basis. At that time, it was housed in the Ch\u00e2teau de Vincennes, and in 1973 it was transfer<\/a>red to Les Invalides, where it has been located ever since, changing its name to the Museum of Contemporary History<\/a>. The richest collection of exhibits has been collected, which illustrates the life of our society, international relations, their development<\/a> from the end of the 19th century to the present day.<\/p>\n

These are numerous posters, filings of newspapers and magazines, postcards, paintings, sculptures and other signs of the times. More than 150 thousa<\/a>nd samples of fine art from all over the world are collected here, illustrating this period, with all its dramatic and significant events. Exhibitions dedicated to various memorable dates are constantly held. Separately, the funds contain documents and chronicles of the Second World War, which allow you to see these events through the eyes of ordinary people. There are also documents dedicated to the recent past of our country – from the 1917 revolution to the collapse of the Soviet Union.<\/p>\n

Rodin Museum<\/h2>\n

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It is not surprising that there is an equally famous object close to the above-mentioned famous landmark – in Paris<\/a>, literally at every step there is something amazing. We will talk about the exposition located in the Biron mansion and dedicated to one of the most brilliant sculptors in the world of art – Rodin. His amazing sculptures have become enduring classics, the eternal standard of fine art, which hundreds of contemporary masters learn from.<\/p>\n

A wonderful park, neat green lawns, hedges of trimmed shrubs, a clear layout are evidence of the deep respect of the French for their great countryman. Among the landscape beauties of the park, famous classic sculptures are harmoniously placed: The Thinker, Beethoven, Citizens of Calais, Gates of Hell. The sculptor worked with inspiration on the latter for many years, not only fulfilling the order of the Parisian authorities, but creating masterpieces, passing every fragment, every detail through his heart and soul. Therefore, now any of them is a model of high art.<\/p>\n

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The second part – an old mansion, containing the unsurpassed works of Rodin and other sculptors from his personal collection, is also kept in perfect condition. Paintings and photo<\/a>graphs, original handicrafts made by a multi-talented master are presented. Everything here is so beautiful that there are not enough words to express the depth of feelings, emotions, excitement that surrounds you at the sight of the most beautiful creations.<\/p>\n

A small, nice<\/a> chapel, which makes up the third part, will also delight you with amazing exhibits – antique artifacts that Rodin, who was not indifferent to beauty, enthusiastically collected. Along with them, objects of contemporary art are displayed here at regular exhibitions.<\/p>\n

Gallery Jeu-de-Paume<\/h2>\n

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Parisians who are accustomed to this name of a large stone pavilion are not surprised at all, but those who translate it from French are very puzzled. Moreover, “playing with the palm”, if there is a gallery of modern art here?! The fact is that this building was built in 1861 specifically for sports and entertainment<\/a> at the direction of Napoleon III. The favorite pastime of the royals was a game similar to tennis, where instead of rackets the ball was beaten with the palm of your hand. Hence the strange name.<\/p>\n

The building began to play the role of an art gallery in 1940, when the German invaders used it as a warehouse for confiscated works of art. A fire in 1942 destroyed most of the valuable items. In memory of this, after the war, a museum of impressionist paintings was opened here for a short time, where paintings from the Louvre were transferred.<\/p>\n

After several decades of oblivion (in 1991), temporary exhibitions of contemporary art began to be held in the building, indestructible, which regularly acquaint everyone with the names and creations of new masters (among them there are many unique<\/a> talents.) “Jeu de Paume” – a symbol of the historical past and the art of the present.<\/p>\n

Balzac Museum<\/h2>\n

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Grandeur and simplicity – these two mutually exclusive concepts perfectly characterize both the greatest classic of world literature and the museum named after him. Modest by the standards of Paris, a three-story mansion located on the street. Reynoir (a former suburb of the capital) is proof of this. In this house, the author of the epic “The Human Comedy” lived under a different surname. Despite the enormous popularity of his novels, Balzac, principled and uncompromising, did not have rich and influential sponsors who provided substantial sums, so all the money earned by the writer was not enough for new projects. Having decided to become a publisher, he got into debts that he could not repay, and was forced to hide from creditors.<\/p>\n

In this mansion, the writer's working day lasted 16 hours, during which the genius of the pen perfected every phrase, every passage of the next work. Many famous social novels were written by him here. Grateful compatriots left unchanged that corner of Parisian land where Balzac lived so well, where he spent the happiest 5 months of a family idyll with his ardently and passionately beloved Evelina Ganskaya. The main funds are located in 6 thematic halls, the exhibits of which vividly and reliably illustrate the life and work of the great writer. Everyone will be interested here.<\/p>\n

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House Museum of Victor Hugo<\/h2>\n

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In honor of the equally famous colleague and contemporary of Balzac, Victor Hugo, an exposition was opened on the Royal Place (now the Vosges), in an old house at number 6. Here, in the apartments<\/a> on the 2nd floor, the family of the great humanist lived for almost 16 years, during which the already famous and caressed by the attention of those in power, the writer created his best works. The walls of this house remember other great personalities of the past who come here: Dumas, Liszt, Rossini, Balzac, M\u00e9rim\u00e9e. The opening took place in 1902, on the 100th anniversary of the birth of Hugo, on the initiative of a friend of the writer Meris, who bought the mansion and laid the foundation for the foundation.<\/p>\n

The organizers tried to recreate the authentic atmosphere of everyday life, many pieces of furniture exactly match the real prototypes<\/a>. There are many paintings by famous artists who painted canvases for the Hugo family depicting his wife, children<\/a> and the writer himself. There is a “Red Room”, furnished with luxurious carved furniture, with many portraits of the writer's friends and famous people of France. Of interest is the “Chinese living room”, on the design of which Hugo himself worked. It contains many items that reflect Chinese life and artistic creativity, collected by the writer: plates, figurines, vases. The Gothic dining room is very impressive.<\/p>\n

Greven Museum<\/h2>\n

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It bears the name of the sculptor-cartoonist Alfred Grevin, who worked hard to create wax copies of figures of world celebrities and famous fictional characters. This is how the initiator of the project, the French journalist<\/a> Arthur Meyer, expressed his gratitude. Grevin's works amaze with their striking resemblance to the prototypes; they convey the finest individual details of the originals: gestures, gaze, facial features, hands.<\/p>\n

This “collection” presents long-gone personalities who created history, politics, art in different times and eras. There are many who continue to do great things in the name of progress and prosperity. Who is not here: music geniuses Mozart and Beethoven, world politicians Kennedy and de Gaulle, Napoleon and Charles 12, Hollywood and French film stars, famous athletes and singers, artists and writers – about 500 wax figures. Here everyone will have the opportunity to meet their idols<\/a>, with whom they did not have a chance to communicate in reality.<\/p>\n

Salvador Dali Museum<\/h2>\n

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Wherever exhibitions of the famous surrealist<\/a> are opened, Paris could not resist the talent of the brilliant Catalan, whose museum was prepared for the most honorable place for representatives of art – Parisian bohemia – the brilliant Montmartre. More than 300 works of art are presented in the capital of France: paintings, sculptures, engravings.<\/p>\n

The ambiguous look at familiar things, the mystical overtones of his work is very impressive, it makes you think and reason, and not just mindlessly contemplate what is depicted. Through the artist's fantasies, it expresses so many tones and halftones, so many emotions that one can look at this or that creation for a long time, causing a storm of feelings (“Outlines of Time”, “Space Elephant” and others).<\/p>\n

Museum of Magic<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Opened in the basement of an old house at the address: st. St. Paul, 11 – a tribute and admiration for the difficult art of illusionism and sorcery. Even the most notorious skeptics cannot but be surprise<\/a>d by the tricks of the famous illusionists – this art deserves the Museum of Magic. The reason for its discovery was a private collection of all kinds of paraphernalia for various tricks and juggling items, which the creator Georges Proust was very fond of at first. Also fascinated by magic, he collected a large number of objects used by conjurers and illusionists. At first, his collection was shown from time to time at exhibitions, and since 1993 it has become the basis for the opened museum.<\/p>\n

Miracles here begin from the threshold, when you open the door: next to it, on a pen with a pen, a crafty “devil” writes an invitation to enter with it. Entering inside<\/a>, you find yourself in a magical realm, in which 15 illusory representations replace each other. After them, there is a demonstration of magical items that lead to amazement: a chair, a box, sticks, etc. Inspection of unusual exhibits will bring a lot of pleasure.<\/p>\n

Museum of Marmottan Monet<\/h2>\n

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There are so many exhibitions in the city that they can be found in a variety of places<\/a>, for example, in the Bois de Boulogne, where the Museum of Impressionism is located in a former hunting lodge from the 19th century. A passionate collector of paintings, Marmottan, having become the owner of a cozy mansion, placed art paintings from the Napoleonic era in it. Marmottan's heir replenished his father's collection with books, new paintings, antique furniture and bequeathed everything to the art academy.<\/p>\n

Gradually, the fund expanded through private collections, including works by famous French impressionists. Most of them belonged to Monet's brush, so officially it became known as the Marmottan-Monet Museum. Only here you can see Monet's magnificent canvas “Impression of the Sunrise”, which marked the beginning of impressionism in painting, and many other masterpieces. The 2nd floor of the building is completely occupied by wonderful landscapes, portraits, views of Paris captured by Monet and his students. The 1st floor is devoted to exhibits of Marmottan: furniture in the Empire style, majestic sculptures and portraits of Napoleon, Persian carpets, and other luxury items. Here is a unique collection of miniature books of the European Middle Ages.<\/p>\n

Museum Center<\/a> “City of Science and Industry”<\/h2>\n

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The center<\/a>, which contains objects symbolizing all scientific and technological achievements, their path of development and improvement, attracts millions of tourists<\/a>. People of all ages will be able to satisfy the versatile curiosity here: the history of the Universe, the Earth, the discoveries of astronomers, the secrets<\/a> of the human brain, the exploration of the oceans – the range of topics presented in the sections of the center is immeasurably wide. Visiting the center is not just contemplation, but active participation in the process of various experiments with light and sound, with a steam engine, with the rotation of the Earth.<\/p>\n

The “City of Science and Industry” includes the Museum of Science and Industry, the Geode cinematographic sphere, the Argonaut submarine, an aquarium, an auditorium named after. Lumiere, Plane<\/a>tarium, scientific entertainment center for children. Visits here are especially useful for the latter in order to consolidate in practice the knowledge gained at school.<\/p>\n

Picasso Museum<\/h2>\n

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The magnificent three-story mansion of Sale of the classical style is a worthy place for the museum to the brilliant nugget, who had the universal talent of an artistic creator – Pablo Picasso. A talented sculptor, a great innovative artist, an engraver, a ceramics master, a graphic artist – this is all one Picasso, the founder of a new direction in art – cubism and a successor to the traditions<\/a> of surrealism. It houses the largest collection of various works by a unique artist, reflecting in chronological order all periods of the life and work of the great Spaniard.<\/p>\n

Among the exhibits are many masterpieces from the private property of the Picasso family, but there are also those that belong to the state. In addition to the master's works, there are many newspaper and magazine clippings of laudatory and critical content, the author's manuscripts, photo<\/a>graphs and personal belongings of the genius.<\/p>\n

Fragonard Perfume Museum<\/h2>\n

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Paris has long been famous for<\/a> exquisite perfumes with the finest aroma. Secular ladies considered it an honor to use them, for every Soviet woman it was a great happiness to get a bottle of French perfume. But even now the prestige of the famous French perfume is still on top. “Fragonard” is a temple<\/a> of divine aromas that you begin to feel already at the entrance.<\/p>\n

It was founded by the company of the same name, whose owners are the descendants of the artist and esthete Fragonard, and did not fail: people come here in droves, like to the Louvre. Here you can “taste” the smells of hundreds of perfumes, learn the detailed history of this perfume, hear stories about the incredible abilities of “scenters”, see special devices for the production of aromatic liquids and bottles of various shapes and sizes. Fascinating penetration into the world of beautiful smells will give everyone aesthetic pleasure.<\/p>\n

Musee d'Orsay<\/h2>\n

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For the World Exhibition of 1900, the Gare d'Orsay was built in the very center in order to relieve the rest of the stations and stations in Paris and its suburbs. Technologically, it was the most innovative building of the time and the first electrified station. But after the exhibition, it was practically not used for its intended purpose, and by the 40s it was completely empty. In 1980, the building was reconstructed and part of the collections stored in the Louvre was placed in it. In 1986, the Museum opened and since then has become one of the main galleries of fine art not only in Paris, but throughout the world.<\/p>\n

Collected works of fine art of the late XIX – early XX centuries. The richest collection of impressionists and post-impressionists, masterpieces of Monet and Manet, Seurat, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Degas, Pissarro and other great artists has been collected. The sculpture is represented by the works of Rodin, Camille Claudel, Maillol, Degas and other masters. In addition to painting, a large collection of drawings by artists of the same era and photo<\/a>graphy as a special kind of fine art, which also has historical value, have been collected separately. A separate hall is dedicated to arts and crafts: furniture and interior items, a collection of dishes, stained-glass windows and decorative wooden panels.<\/p>\n

Orangerie Museum<\/h2>\n

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It is housed in the greenhouse left over from the large palace<\/a> complex. The palace was destroyed during the revolution, the garden, which is very fond of the Parisians, was preserved, and the greenhouse for a long time served as a warehouse, then as a soldier's barracks, and in 1927 it housed a museum, which became a kind of continuation of d'Orsay. On two floors there are paintings by artists of the beginning of the last century – Monet, Cezanne, Matisse, Modigliani, Renoir and others. The second floor is completely devoted to the greatest creation of Claude Monet – “Waters”.<\/p>\n

The master bequeathed his work to France with only one condition – all eight paintings must be exhibited together. They were first shown here on May 16, 1927, a few months after the artist's death. This was the beginning of the Orangerie. Monet worked on Water Lilies for four years during the First World War. Looking at the horrors of these years, he wanted to give the world a picture that would help people restore harmony in their souls. He divided the whole work into eight large paintings, carefully planning the exposition and thinking through the plot of each part.<\/p>\n

Pompidou Center<\/h2>\n

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In terms of attendance, the Pompidou Center ranks third among the city's attractions<\/a> after the Eiffel Tower<\/a> and the Louvre. It was organized at the suggestion of President Georges Pompidou and was named after him. The building of the Museum of Modern Art has become a symbol of the modernization of all spheres of society. The center opened at midnight on New Year's Eve from 1977 to 1978: all engineering structures – elevators, electrical wires, sewer and ventilation pipes – were moved outside, thereby freeing up the internal area of \u200b\u200bu200bu200bthe premises.<\/p>\n

There is a cinema hall on the ground floor. Festivals of auteur and arthouse cinema are held here annually. The next two floors are occupied by the library, which contains millions of books, video and audio materials. The exposition of contemporary art begins on the third floor. It is represented by all modern trends and genres. The best examples in painting, architecture, sculpture, design and photo<\/a>graphy. Masterpieces of artists of the 20th century are also kept here: Kandinsky, Mathis, Picasso. Exhibitions, temporary exhibitions and performances are held on the fifth floor.<\/p>\n

From the upper floors of the gallery you can look at the city – all of Paris is visible at a glance. Artists, street musicians and performers constantly gather on the square in front of the center.<\/p>\n

Playing Card Museum<\/h2>\n

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Two small private collections of pre-war playing cards formed the basis of the museum, opened in 1986. He occupied the former mansion of the Princes of Conti. However, over time, the exposition grew, and after 10 years it was decided to build a separate building for it. Now a mansion and a modern building, where a covered gallery connects. Now the collection has about 11 thousa<\/a>nd exhibits.<\/p>\n

These are original playing cards from all over the world and from different eras: brightly colored Indian ones, quirky Japanese ones that use mussel shells instead of the usual cards, Renaissance cards, famous Tarot cards, and even World War II cards with caricatures of Mussolini and Hitler. In addition to them, printing presses are presented, with the help of which decks were made; a collection of works of art depicting the game of cards or the cards themselves: paintings, ceramics, engravings, etc. Closed in August and on public holidays<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sewer Museum<\/h2>\n

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Once upon a time, when Paris was also part of the Roman Empire<\/a>, the Romans, who cared about the cleanliness of the surrounding space, were the first to sewer here. But many years have passed since then, and in the Middle Ages the streets of the city were a breeding ground for infections, because ordinary city ditches served as sewers, where all the sewage merged. Only in the 19th century, the engineer Belgrand designed such a system of tunnels, which, in fact, being an underground backup<\/a> of the Parisian streets, made it possible to quickly clear the city of accumulated dirt.<\/p>\n

Descending into the bowels of the city of love, you will learn about the history of the development of the sewerage network, see the ancient devices used to purify wastewater, get acquainted with the latest methods<\/a> of water purification and flood protection of the city. Tours<\/a> are available only from April to October<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Montmartre Museum<\/h2>\n

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Montmartre has long been associated with bohemian life and is known far beyond the borders of Paris and France in general. The museum of the most festive district is located in the Rosimon mansion. This house was built for one of the actors from Moler's troupe – Claude Rose, who bore the pseudonym Rosimon. His stage name also passed to the house. Later, Renoir's workshop was located here at the very beginning of his creative career. Many famous French artists, actors and composers lived here. Four expositions are permanently exhibited. The first tells about the time when Montmartre was a small village. A separate exposition is devoted to the period of the Paris Commune.<\/p>\n

The central section tells about the most famous period in the history of the area. It is called “Festive Montmartre”. Most of the poets, actors and artists loved Montmartre very much and settled here with pleasure, not only because of the many fun places nearby, but also because amazing picturesque views opened from here, and housing prices<\/a> were very low. There are many posters and posters by A. Toulouse-Lautrec, paintings and personal belongings of Van Gogh, Degas, Pissarro, costumes of cabaret dancers.<\/p>\n

Carnival Museum<\/h2>\n

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Almost the only one in the city dedicated to the history and secrets of Paris itself. It is located in an old mansion, which is quite remarkable in itself: a majestic entrance with bas-reliefs and the coat of arms of the first owners, allegorical scenes on the facade between the windows, a statue of the Sun King in the courtyard. It consists of several exhibition halls dedicated to a certain era in the history of the city. The most ancient period is represented by tools from the Late Stone Age, archaeological finds such as funerary masks, mammoth tusks, etc.<\/p>\n

In the following rooms you can see medieval interior items, images of saints and angels, family portraits of the owners of the mansion, and jewelry. Many historical interiors have been reconstructed here – for example, the bedroom of Marie Antoinette, several halls of the era of Louis XV, the rooms of the Riviera Hotel have been recreated. A separate room is dedicated to the history of the French Revolution. There are several models of guillotines, real keys to the Bastille and other artifacts. Modern times are represented by paintings, photographs and lithographs of the city of the 18th-19th centuries, posters of the first cabaret, art exhibitions.<\/p>\n

Fashion Museum<\/h2>\n

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It opened in 1977 in a building built at the end of the 19th century. Once this house belonged to the widow of General Gallier. She decided to transfer the entire rich collection of art objects that belonged to their family to the state. For this, a mansion was built in the late Renaissance style. But soon all the property was nationalized, and the house remained empty for a long time, until the Fashion and Textile Museum opened in it in 1977. Collected 70 thousand exhibits, including the clothes of the XVIII century, for example: the corsage of Marie Antoinette and several costumes that belonged to Louis XVII.<\/p>\n

Josephine's dresses, Sarah Bern<\/a>hardt's costumes, costume models from the Lafayette Gallery, etc. are stored here.
\nAll these unique exhibits require special storage conditions, so they are exhibited only in temporary exhibitions. The fashion of the 20th century is the discovery of famous fashion houses, the work of the sisters Callo, Schiaparelli, Poiret and others. The end of the 40s and 50s – newlook and new images in the models of Dior, Chanel, Balenciaga. Separate expositions tell about the history of underwear from the 19th century to modern designs. A special section is devoted to how models were created and are being created: from the author's idea to implementation.<\/p>\n

Delacroix Museum<\/h2>\n

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Here are collected personal items and paintings of the artist. Here he lived from December<\/a> 1857 until the end of his life. To preserve the legacy of the artist, in 1929 the Society of Friends of E. Delacroix was created. In 1952, it bought this house, studio and garden at the house, and in 1954 transferred it to the ownership of the state. The museum opened here in 1971.<\/p>\n

Here are the paintings of the artist relating to different periods of his work, including attempts to create frescoes. His travel<\/a> notes, souvenirs<\/a> and sketches brought from a trip to Morocco, items from the artist's studio, photographs and letters from the artist are kept. In addition to the paintings of Delacroix himself, here you can see the works of his artist friends – Colin, Guet, Saint-Marcel and others.<\/p>\n

Bourdelle House Museum<\/h2>\n

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In the 1930s, on the site of the house of E. A. Bourdelle, who died in 1929, the construction of new houses was to begin. The entire heritage of the master during this period was concentrated in the hands of his wife and daughter, who did not always manage to resist the French authorities. They were helped by their spouses, entrepreneurs and philanthropists Theodore-Ernest Cognac and Marie-Louise Zhe. They bought this plot of land from the city authorities, thanks to which they were able to preserve the sculptor's art collection. The museum was opened here only after the end of the war, in 1949.<\/p>\n

On the initiative of I. Bizardel, who at that time was the head of the Academy of Fine Arts, the mayor's office decided to open the Bourdelle Museum in the workshop and garden, which the descendants of the sculptor donated to the city. The basis was the collection of the artist himself and his family – 200 art paintings, 800 sculptures, sketches, documents and photographs. The house has preserved the historical atmosphere that developed during the life of Bourdelle, many items that belonged to his family, but the main value is the work of the master himself.<\/p>\n

Cluny Museum<\/h2>\n

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Once upon a time, Roman baths were located on this place. Later, in the XIV century, the city residence of the abbey of Cluny was built here, then the building was rebuilt by one of the abbots of this order. In 1793 the house was nationalized and for a very long period it was used for completely different needs. In 1833, Alexander du Sommer placed his private collection in the mansion. In 1842, after his death, the family gave this collection to the state.<\/p>\n

You can start your tour<\/a> from the Roman baths of the 3rd century. They symbolize the unity and interconnection of these two eras. You can look at ancient sculptures, a collection of tapestries, including the famous “Lady with a Unicorn”, samples of medieval fabrics and tapestries, jewelry and stained glass windows are presented separately.<\/p>\n

Museum of Relief Plans<\/h2>\n

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It will be of interest to everyone who built match fortresses or paper cities<\/a> in childhood. Not only historians, surveyors and architects will want to see a small copy of the sinister If Castle<\/a> or Luxembourg and examine everything in great detail. It was opened in 1953, and now it stores 100 layouts, but usually no more than 28 are exhibited. Sections of the exposition are devoted to certain geographical regions of the country. Creation of relief plans for bastions, cities and the area next to them in France began under Louis XIV.<\/p>\n

Already in the 17th century, 150 models of various fortresses and castle<\/a>s and their environs were created from various parts of France and other states. The plans were made by the best military engineers and were a closely guarded state secret. They were kept in the Louvre under special supervision. In the 20s of the last century, they ceased to have their military significance and became simply a historical value. You can see miniatures of fortresses and castles located in different parts of the country.<\/p>\n

Museum of Man<\/h2>\n

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It was founded in 1937 by Paul Rivet. Over time, it turned into a resea<\/a>rch center and became part of the National Museum of Natural History. Throughout its existence, its collections have changed periodically. Now four expositions are constantly presented, illustrating all stages of the development of human society as a whole and of the person himself. The first tells about the development of man, considering certain periods and individual stages. The second reflects the problems of population growth on the planet, and the third shows genetic diversity and its impact on society.<\/p>\n

The fourth exposition is devoted to ethnographic studies of Africa, Asia, America and the Arctic. This is not just an exhibition, but a full-fledged scientific center, whose specialist<\/a>s are engaged in the study of global problems, for example: adaptation of a person to the environment and the influence of the environment on his development, as well as the influence of a person himself on the nature and consequences of these interventions, predicting the biological development of a person, etc. d.<\/p>\n

Grand Gallery of Evolution<\/h2>\n

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On four floors with a total area of \u200b\u200b6000 sq. m housed a collection that illustrates the origin and development of life on our planet. The Grand Gallery of Evolution is also part of the National Museum of Natural History. All exhibits are arranged in the sequence in which, according to Charles Darwin, they appeared on Earth. On the ground floor there are skeletons and stuffed underwater inhabitants. On the second, terrestrial animals are placed in accordance with their habitat – in natural areas. The exposition of the third floor tells about the influence of man on the natural world.<\/p>\n

Here you can also get acquainted with the forecasts of scientists about the future of life on the planet. The fourth floor is devoted directly to evolution: how life on Earth came from single-celled organisms to such a variety of forms. One can see how heredity and natural selection influence the development of life; find out what discoveries in this area have been made by scientists in our time. A separate room tells about the extinct species of animals and plants, and those that are now on the verge of extinction.<\/p>\n

Music Museum<\/h2>\n

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In 1995, by order of the Ministry of Culture of France, an unusual enterprise was created – Muzykograd. In 1997, the Museum of Music was opened under him. Here you can see unique musical instruments – from the most ancient to the latest, learn the history of the development of music in France and around the world, listen to concerts and lectures. The exposition is based on a collection that has been collected over several decades at the National Conservatory. You can not only see ancient musical instruments, but also listen to how they sound, including the famous Stradivari and Guarneri violins. The first hall is dedicated to the history of the birth of the opera genre, the first balls and ballets of Versailles.<\/p>\n

The next section takes visitors to the Age of Enlightenment, the heyday of classicism, and then you will find the great period of romanticism, the music of the 19th century, the heyday of opera in Italy<\/a>, France and Germany. The fourth section of the exposition is dedicated to the frantic 20th century, with all its complexity, inconsistency and tragedy, reflected in the music of that time. The history of musical styles and genres of the peoples of America, Asia and Africa, other parts of Europe is considered in the next room. New trends in music that have become popular in the last century: jazz, blues, rock and others are presented in a temporary exhibition, which is planned to have a separate permanent hall in the future.<\/p>\n

Wine Museum<\/h2>\n

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Once Paris, like other major European cities, was surrounded by a ring of monasteries<\/a>. The monks who lived there owned large tracts of land planted with vineyards. Naturally, over time, they began to make wine of various varieties from the harvest. The greatest success was soon achieved by the monks from the monastery of Passy. Barrels of wine were stored in the cellars of the monastery, which was highly valued, for example, by Louis XIII himself. The same wine was supplied not only to the royal court, but also to the table of most aristocratic families.<\/p>\n

However, later the affairs of the monastery fell into decay. It was looted and destroyed. In the 80s of the last century, one of the owners of a Parisian restaurant remembered the winemakers from the monastery of Passy, \u200b\u200bwhose cellars were approximately under his restaurant. He decided to dig them up and set up an exhibition and tasting room here. The cellars were completely restored, and since 1984 a wine museum has been opened in the former catacombs. Everyone who wants to first get acquainted with the history of winemaking, its traditions.<\/p>\n

Of course, the old wine that the monks treated Louis did not survive in the cellars, but here you can see ancient bottles, ceramic dishes for wine, and metal glasses. Special installations are devoted to scenes related to the drinking of French wine by famous people. At the end of the tour, you can try modern varieties and buy a few bottles of your favorite drink.<\/p>\n

Museum of Romantic Life<\/h2>\n

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The building was built in 1830. Immediately after the construction, Ari Schaeffer, an artist who served at the court of the Prince of Orleans, moved into it. Friday evenings in the artist's house were visited by famous musicians, artists and writers. Chopin and Liszt played here, Pauline Viardot sang, George Sand, Charles Dickens, Turgenev and other famous contemporaries of the artist often visited here.
\nThe museum was founded by the descendants of Ari Schaeffer, and for a long time it remained private, until in 1983 the entire collection was transferred to the state. One of the departments is entirely dedicated to George Sand.<\/p>\n

Here, on the first floor of the mansion, even the interior of the Noan estate, where the famous writer loved to spend time with her loved ones, was restored. Several rooms contain things that belonged to her, portraits of her family members, watercolors painted by George Sand and her son. A cast of F. Chopin's hand, which was made during the composer's lifetime, is also kept here. The second floor is dedicated to Schaeffer's life. His paintings are collected here and the life of the court painter is restored.<\/p>\n

Museum of Fair Art<\/h2>\n

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Founded in 1972 by actor and antiquary J.-P. Fawan. Since 1996, it has occupied the pavilions of the former market in Bercy, which was built in the 19th century. For the creation and restoration of exhibits by J.-P. Fawan spent 35 years. Here are collected 14 real big attractions<\/a>, 16 tents that house slot machines, 18 sets for organizing real performances – all exhibits are genuine and take visitors to the real whirlwind of Parisian fairs from the middle of the 19th century to the 50s of the past.<\/p>\n

And another one and a half thousand exhibits are stored in storerooms. The entire collection is presented in three thematic sections. Venetian – creates the atmosphere of a carnival city: famous canals and bridge<\/a>s, gondolas, commedia dell'arte performed by mechanical puppets of the last century. In the Magic Theater you can see a visual show – the so-called “living pictures”, to the music performed by a mechanical orchestra of the 19th century.<\/p>\n

The performances traditionally involve trapeze artists, magicians and, of course, mimes. Performances are often held in the Green Garden. The trees in it are illuminated with lamps and garlands. In the garden there are sculptures of fairy tale characters, Carroll characters, street musicians.<\/p>\n

Museum Jacquemart-Andr\u00e9<\/h2>\n

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At the origins of this unusual art gallery is the collection of art, jewelry and antique tapestries by \u00c9douard Andr\u00e9, heir to a successful family of French bankers who spent most of his fortune on art. A few years later he married the artist Nellie Jacquemart. The couple travel<\/a>ed a lot and always brought art canvases and sculptures from trips that could decorate their mansion in Paris. After the death of the spouses, the entire collection was transferred to the Institute of France, and on its basis this museum was opened in 1913.<\/p>\n

There are five exhibition halls in which Renaissance paintings by Italian, Flemish and French artists are presented. Ballrooms and music halls are decorated with sculptures, and the walls are decorated with red brocade. In the library, in addition to paintings by Rembrandt, van Eyck and other Flemish artists, there are samples brought by the spouses from Egypt<\/a>. The Italian hall is decorated with paintings by Italian artists beloved by the spouses. The pearl of this collection is Botticelli's Madonna and Child.<\/p>\n

Museum of Mineralogy<\/h2>\n

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It was opened in 1794 at the National School of Mines. R-J Gayuy took part in its creation. The first expositions were based on collections from private collections, which were collected by outstanding French mineralogists. At the beginning of the 19th century, he moved to the Vend\u00f4me mansion. Throughout this century, the collection has been replenished from private collections and samples brought from geological expeditions and mining around the world. Today there are more than 100 thousand exhibits in the funds. Around 4,000 are constantly exhibited. There is a wide variety of precious stones, meteorites and other minerals of extraterrestrial origin.<\/p>\n

Separate halls are devoted to the history of mineralogy and outstanding French geologists. The interactive system allows you to get additional information about each stone. The showcases of room L are dedicated to the history of jewelry in France. The jewels of crowned persons are kept here: weapons, bracelets, tiaras and other jewelry. A special room is devoted to artificial minerals, as well as asteroids and meteorites, including a huge Martian meteorite that was discovered in the Sahara in 2014.<\/p>\n

Use the services of kiwitaxi<\/a> and at the airport, at the specified time, the driver will be waiting for you, help with luggage and promptly take you to the hotel. Several classes of cars are available – from economy to Minibus with 19 sea<\/a>ts. The price is fixed and does not depend on the number of passengers and the address<\/a> within Paris. Taxi from \/ to the airport is a convenient and comfortable way to get to the right place.<\/p>\n

Museums of Paris on the map<\/h2>\n