The Musée des Beaux-Arts Marmottan Monet is located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, near the Jardin du Ranelagh. Art critic Paul Marmottan bequeathed his mansion and personal collections to the Académie des Beaux-Arts upon his death in 1932.
Highlights
Claude Monet and the Impressionist collection
Lovers of Impressionist art should waste no time discovering the rich and impressive collection at the Musée Marmottan Monet. Indeed, the museum holds the largest collection in the world of works by the master of Impressionism, Claude Monet. Works by other masters of Impressionist and post-Impressionist painting are also on display, thanks to numerous significant bequests: Manet, Pissarro, Renoir, Gauguin, Rodin, Sisley, and more.
The Marmottan collection
Paul Marmottan was a passionate collector of First Empire art: paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more. His father, Jules Marmottan, in turn owned an important collection from the medieval period. Rich and captivating.
The Empire furniture
On the ground floor, you'll discover exceptional pieces of Empire furniture as well as breathtaking tapestries. The Musée Marmottan Monet is still little known to the general public, which is a shame: unlike traditional museums, it's a human-scale museum with an intimate and unexpected atmosphere.
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Tips
Don't wait for temporary exhibitions to visit the Musée Marmottan Monet. The crowds would keep you from fully enjoying the distinctive atmosphere of this former mansion. Take a stroll through the museum's bookshop: it's packed with books on the Impressionists and children's books in several languages.
How to get there
The Musée Marmottan Monet is located at 2 Rue Louis-Boilly. It's accessible by public transportation. Take metro line 9 and get off at "La Muette" station, or take the RER C and exit at "Boulainvilliers" station. Bus lines 22, 32, 52, and 63 also drop you off near the museum.
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