The Fragonard Perfume Museum: a little-known treasure just a stone's throw from the Palais Garnier

One of Paris's most unusual museums is the Musée du Parfum Fragonard, with its enchanting scents and centuries of fascinating history. Come and discover or rediscover the treasures of this atypical museum, located just a stone's throw from theOpéra Garnier: visits are free!

Do you know the essences that make up your favorite perfume? Do you know what role they have played throughouthistory? Would you like to have a good time amidst thousands of bewitching scents? If all these questions have whetted your curiosity, a visit to the Musée du Parfum Fragonard is a must.

During your visit, you'll discover all the secrets of perfumery thanks to your guide, professionally trained in this delicate art. And don't forget: at the end of the tour, an olfactory game awaits you! Once you've learned all there is to know about perfumes, admire the museum's objets d'art: bottles from the Pharaohs to Fabergé, beauty product vases from ancient Egypt, jewel bottles... There are plenty of surprises in store.

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Test your "nose" skills in the apprentice perfumer workshops. Under professional supervision, create your own 100 ml eau de Cologne in workshops reserved for a maximum of eight people.

Between history and unusual experience, this unusual museum knows how to seduce us... As much as the perfumes it contains. Enjoy a unique experience at the Musée du Parfum Fragonard and learn more about this important detail of human culture. So, are you ready for an olfactory experience ?