Musee Nissim de Camondo is an elegant museum of French decorative arts located in the Hôtel Camondo. The mansion was built in 1911 by the Comte Moïse de Camondo, a banker, with architect René Sergent, to set off his collection of 18th-century French furniture and art objects. Its design was based on the Petit Trianon at Versailles, though with modern conveniences. Today, the house is maintained as if it were still a private home, preserved in its original condition. Three floors are open to you: the lower ground floor (kitchens), upper ground floor (formal rooms), first floor (private apartments), and gardens. The house's furnishings include needlepoint chairs and work by artisans of the Garde Meuble Royal (Royal Furniture Repository), such as Jean-François Oeben, Jean Henri Riesener, and Georges Jacob. Floors are furnished with Savonnerie carpets woven in 1678 for the Grande Galerie in the Louvre. Walls are accented with tapestries (many Beauvais or Aubusson) and paintings, including portraits by Élisabeth-Louise Vigée Le Brun, landscapes by Guardi and Hubert Robert, and hunting scenes by Jean-Baptiste Oudry. Seek out the Orloff silver dinner service commissioned by Catherine II of Russia from silversmith Jacques-Nicolas Roettiers in 1770, and the bird-themed Buffon porcelain services made at Sèvres in the 1780s. Other notable objects include a bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon, bas-reliefs, Chinese vases, and crystal chandeliers. Klarna Trips's itinerary builder makes planning a Paris trip simple and quick.
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It's a grand house, but small enough and well designed enough that you can feel you might like to live in it back in the day. That contrasts with many such houses that are too grand and over the top..... more
It's a grand house, but small enough and well designed enough that you can feel you might like to live in it back in the day. That contrasts with many such houses that are too grand and over the top..... more »
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Interesting little museum. The house belonged to a banking family, but after the son died in the Second World War, it became a museum of decorative arts. During our visit on a Saturday afternoon...
Interesting little museum. The house belonged to a banking family, but after the son died in the Second World War, it became a museum of decorative arts. During our visit on a Saturday afternoon... more »
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Excellent. So incredibly beautiful and the audio helps youto understand. This was one of my favorite museums in paris because it was so so beautiful and special
Excellent. So incredibly beautiful and the audio helps youto understand. This was one of my favorite museums in paris because it was so so beautiful and special more »
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Not your typical paintings museum at all. It’s a beautiful house in the middle of Paris. You’ll be able to go through well decorated rooms while enjoying a backyard and garden. The decorations are 18th century and quite picturesque. Great visit, I’d recommend for sure !
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Really interesting concept for a museum and very immersive- You truly feel as though you’re walking through a home rather than an exhibition.The property itself is gorgeous and the interior is lavishly decorated with the personal art collection of the owner. Definitely recommend watching the video inside to grasp the full history of the property and family, as well as the audio guide to learn about specific areas in the house. It’s free admission for those under 26 so it’s a fantastic inexpensive activity :)
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SPECTACULAR attraction!! Real hidden gem. It feels like stepping into a time machine and traveling to the belle époque (or movie set if you’re a Downton Abbey fan 😂). Beautiful museum! I loved the audio guide! Go and enjoy while it’s still an underrated Paris attraction and not totally overcrowded.
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Real gem. Would be billionaire today donated to nation. Petite Trianon always my favorite. Not overly crowded, no lines. People would have sold their souls to be invited here. You only pay an hours wage. Loved it
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everything is more than perfect!! they have a small walkie-talkie for each person so we can listen to the guide information of each sightseeing area (English and French available). It's free if you're under 26 years old! I actually used up my phone battery to take pictures of this place!!
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