|
|
You are here : Home > Museums & monuments
|
|
Museum
District : Marais / Les Halles
Description :
At the heart of the Marais, the Musée Cognac-Jay houses the private collection of art lover Ernest Cognac-Jay, the founder of the La Samaritaine department store.
Like many rich art collectors in the 19th century, he particularly admired 18th century art for its elegance and sophistication.
Housed in the Hôtel Donon, a rare example of a late 16th century townhouse, the museum offers an enchanting respite from a busy day in the capital.
Informations :
In the heart of the Marais area, between a courtyard and a garden, a nice private mansion presents an exceptional art collection of the 18th century : paintings by Boucher, Chardin and Fragonard, drawings by Watteau, sculptures and furniture, precious items (jewels, snuffboxes, Dresden china...). Atmosphere of a Parisian house of the 18th century.
Collections given to the city of Paris by Ernest Cognacq and his wife, Louise Jay, creators of the Samaritaine department store.
Others informations
Architecturals styles :
Classical
List of collections :
Jewellery, Sculpture, History, Painting, Furniture, Porcelain, Graphic arts, Objets d'art, Private reception rooms
Collections period :
18th century, 16th century
Garden :
The access to the garden is allowed from May to September.
Opening days and times
Open/Closed :
10am - 5.40pm
Days of week :
Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday
Open on those public holidays :
Individual tours
Independant tour :
Temporary exhibitions : half price until 26yrs included.
Seniors from 60yrs : 3,05 Euros.
Guided tour :
Guided visits for adults and children. Call the Museum for more information.
Free :
Since December 22nd 2001, the permanent collections are free for everyone.
The temporary exhibitions are free for -14yrs.
Services
Educational activities :
Call the Museum for more information.
Photo allowed :
Without flash or tripod.
Bookshop
Accessibility disabled persons
Visitors with hearing impairments: visits in French sign language
Visitors with sight impairments: Introduction to 18th century furniture making
|
Access:
Hôtel Donon
8, rue Elzévir
75003 PARIS
District : Marais / Les Halles
-
Saint-Paul
-
RER : Châtelet - Les Halles
- Bus : 29, 69, 76, 96
|
|
|
|
|
|
Our institutional
partners
|
|
|
|
Français
Deutsch
Español
