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Musée des Arts décoratifs

107 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France

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8.2/10

Joey Roux

Joey Roux rated ★ 8/10

Noté 9/10 par Arthur Duterde

Summary

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, located in Paris, France, is a renowned museum dedicated to the exhibition and preservation of decorative arts. Situated in the 1st arrondissement, it occupies the Pavillon de Marsan, the north-western wing of the Palais du Louvre. Founded in 1905 by the Union des Arts décoratifs, it boasts a collection of approximately one million objects, making it the largest museum of decorative arts in continental Europe. The museum showcases a wide range of items from the Middle Ages to the present day, including furniture, interior design, religious paintings, ceramics, glassware, and toys. It has a significant collection of French furniture, tableware, carpets, porcelain, and glass pieces by renowned artists. The museum also features period rooms, such as part of Jeanne Lanvin's house and the 1752 Gold Cabinet of Avignon. The museum has hosted influential exhibitions, including the 1966 exhibition, "Les Années '25': Art Déco/Bauhaus/Stijl Esprit Nouveau", which coined the term "Art Déco". After a decade-long renovation from 1996 to 2006, the museum reopened, continuing its mission to showcase the history of French taste and decorative arts and design.

Community Reviews

Visitors are captivated by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs' diverse and engaging exhibitions, which span from historical retrospectives to contemporary design. The museum's ability to intertwine art with everyday objects, showcased in beautifully curated displays, consistently impresses. Notable exhibitions like Iris Van Herpen and the evolution of department stores have been particularly praised for their depth and presentation. However, some have noted that popular exhibitions can lead to crowded spaces, slightly marring the experience.

👍 Diverse and engaging exhibitions

👎 Can get crowded during popular exhibitions

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4 reviews
Agathe Girard
Agatherated ★ 7/10
January 7, 2025

Trop de monde

Joey Roux
Joeyrated ★ 8/10
March 30, 2023

Noté 9/10 par Arthur Duterde

Charlotte Frappart
Charlotterated ★ 8/10
January 15, 2025

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Camillerated ★ 9/10
January 10, 2024

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