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Musée de la Vie Romantique

Name: Musée de la Vie Romantique
Rating: 4.3

4.3 ·

Step into painter Ary Scheffer's former home, tucked away in the 9th arrondissement. Wander period rooms filled with Romantic-era furnishings and art, then unwind with tea or a snack at Rose Bakery in the leafy courtyard garden.

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Reasons to go

The museum occupies the former home and studio of Romantic painter Ary Scheffer.
Permanent collections of period furnishings and artworks are free to visit.
The courtyard garden houses a Rose Bakery tearoom open year-round.

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Full description

Set in the Hôtel Scheffer-Renan in the 9th arrondissement, this museum traces the Romantic era through the former residence of painter Ary Scheffer. Permanent collections, free to visit, include period furnishings and artworks, while temporary exhibitions require a ticket.

A leafy courtyard garden houses a Rose Bakery tearoom serving sweet and savory dishes year-round, adding a relaxed coffeebreak stop to the visit.

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Address

16 Rue Chaptal, 75009 Paris, France · Montmartre

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

1h15

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Permanent collection is free while temporary exhibitions cost extra
allow 30-45 minutes and pair the visit with a coffee or brunch at the charming garden café (Rose Bakery).

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Reviews

This is a very small but pretty little museum tucked away in the 9th arr near Montmartre. The gardens are very pretty and the courtyard itself is lovely. The museum is small so maybe 30/45 minute lookaround. It is also free to enter.

Brid

1/5

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