Museum/arts/culture
Set in the Hôtel Donon in the Marais, this museum displays 18th-century paintings, furniture and decorative art collected by department store magnate Ernest Cognacq and Marie-Louise Jay between 1900 and 1927. Highlights include a Canaletto view of Venice's Grand Canal. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, talks and a café, though it is not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
✨ Reasons to go
💡 Good to know
⏱️ Typical visit
1h15
🕰️ Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
🚶 Walking intensity
Easy pace
Hours
Booking
What people say
"This museum is for people who understand how to navigate a museum or cultural site. Average American tourist would probably find it “boring,” but those with an appreciation for other cultures’ history will find many an interesting item in the permanent collections—perfume pistols, elegant early modern furniture, and the occasional Vigée Le Brun! I recommend this museum for those interested in the history of art collection as well as anyone curious about daily life in the 18th century aristocracy. I visit each time I’m in Paris, because the setup changes and offers a new perspective each visit."
— David Gill
