11-20-2007, 01:09 AM
Don't have too much time... Don't want to spend days at the Louvre... Discover the Jacquemart Andre Museum:
The museum building used to be a magnificent Haussmann style residence of banker Edouard André and his wife, Nellie Jacquemart, who were both avid art collectors in the end of the 19th century.
Their collection is very rich and various, from French, Italian, Dutch paintings to Chinese lacquered furniture. In their former private rooms or library, you can enjoy the splendid atmosphere of the high society of their period.
The building and its decorations are as interesting as the collection. We recommend the audio guide that will give you a better understanding of the life in 19th century.
Principal artists: van Dyck, Rembrandt, David, Botticelli…
158 boulevard Haussmann 75008
Area: Champs-Elysées/Arc de Triomphe
Tel : 01 45 62 11 59
Metro : St Philippe du Roule line9 - Miromesnil line 9, 13
Web: http://www.musee-jacquemart-andre.com
The museum building used to be a magnificent Haussmann style residence of banker Edouard André and his wife, Nellie Jacquemart, who were both avid art collectors in the end of the 19th century.
Their collection is very rich and various, from French, Italian, Dutch paintings to Chinese lacquered furniture. In their former private rooms or library, you can enjoy the splendid atmosphere of the high society of their period.
The building and its decorations are as interesting as the collection. We recommend the audio guide that will give you a better understanding of the life in 19th century.
Principal artists: van Dyck, Rembrandt, David, Botticelli…
158 boulevard Haussmann 75008
Area: Champs-Elysées/Arc de Triomphe
Tel : 01 45 62 11 59
Metro : St Philippe du Roule line9 - Miromesnil line 9, 13
Web: http://www.musee-jacquemart-andre.com