It's no secret that Paris is a city with a rich cultural life. Alongside the capital's landmarks, such as the Musée du Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay and the Centre Pompidou, there are a number of lesser-known places that captivate Parisians of all ages. One of these is the Musée de la Vie Romantique (Museum of Romantic Life).
This small but charming museum nestles in the capital's 9th arrondissement. Housed in the Hôtel Scheffer-Renan, the museum's verdant setting plunges us into the heart of the Romantic period through its works.
This museum, which plunges us into the world of George Sand and painter Ary Scheffer, usually sees its programming punctuated by the organization oftemporary exhibitions, concerts and animations for the whole family.
Its tea room is also a lovely haven of peace, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, as it awaits you in a verdant, bucolic setting.
A lovely bucolic stopover not to be missed on your Parisian wanderings.
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed on Mondays and the following public holidays: January 1, May 1 and December 25.
Early closing at 5pm on December 24th and 31st instead of 6pm.
Ticket office closes at 5.45pm. Last ticket sales for the current temporary exhibition at 5:15pm.
Admission :
Free access to permanent collections, without prior reservation
Variable rates for temporary exhibitions
Access:
Metro: Saint-Georges (line 12), Pigalle (line 2 or 12), Blanche (line 2)
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Location
Museum of Romantic Life
16, rue Chaptal
75009 Paris 9
Access
M°2 - Blanche
Official website
www.museevieromantique.paris.fr
