MUSEE DE LA VIE ROMANTIQUE PARIS

Musee de la Vie Romantique is a literary museum in Paris located on the foot of Montmartre Hill in the 9th arrondissement, 16 rue chaptal. The beautiful museum was once a base for the Dutch-born painter Ary Scheffer. It was the place where he would host Friday evening events with his daughter and specific popular artist meet-ups. This place was used by his lineage until it was turned into a museum in 1982 under the name of le musée de la vie Romantique even from the outside, you will see the museum radiating artistic feelings through its magnificent green-colored windows and doors with surrounding plants and trees.

Musee de la Vie Romantique is an enchanting museum to explore at the foot of Montmartre Hill, the 9th arrondissement of Paris. This museum is one of three literary museums among the 14 City of Paris Museums. Musee de la Vie Romantique translates to "Museum of Romantics". Covered with lush green plants outside, the museum of Romantics stays true to its name with the looks of the short staircase leading to the structure comprising enchanting emerald-colored doors and windows.

The Musée de la Vie Romantique Paris, also known as the Museum of Romantics, is a must-visit destination for those interested in Europe Tour Packages. It epitomizes the romantic era of early 19th-century France through its diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, and furniture. The museum maintains furniture dating back to 1830, arranged in similar fashion to the era. As you explore, you'll encounter the euphoric works of George Sand, a heroine of Romantic European Literature, and the Dutch painter Ary Scheffer, all within a calm and warm atmosphere.

The museum was originally a base for the dutch painter as he was the favorite of King Louis Philippe and the royal family. The popular painter would host Friday evening salons with his daughter and other famous artists would meet up in this place.

The museum remained a private residence of the painter’s descendants but eventually, in 1982, this place was incorporated into a museum bearing the name of musée de la vie Romantique Paris. In 1987, the beautiful museum was opened to the public for experiencing the captivating French art of its time.

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Highlights

• Click beautiful pictures with mint-colored doors and windows of Musee de la Vie Romantique, standing on the beautiful white staircase.
• Check out the small garden, paved courtyard, and greenhouse to feel the freshness.
• Experience true romance through the pink rose bakery with elegant iron chairs in the small garden outside the museum.
• Explore the George Sand collection to see her famous paintings, writings, house possessions, and even the watercolors with which she used to paint.
• Admire the famous paintings of Dutch painter Ary Scheffer-the portraits of Princess Marie d’Orleans, the princess destined to die at 25, Queen Marie-Amelie, and many more beautiful artworks.
• Have a look at the romantic-melancholic painting of Paolo and Francesca by Pierre Claude François Delorme, the love story of two tragic lovers.
• Tune in with the long-lost melodies of French romanticism through the piano kept in the middle of the exhibition hall, historically played by musicians to entertain writers and painters.Suggested Read: Popular Paris Museums

How To Reach

By Bus: You can take bus lines 30, 42, 43, 54, 66, and 74 to reach the bus stops near the museum. Four bus stops- Trinite, Blanche, Gustave Toudouze, and Place de Clichy are nearest to the museum within a few minutes of walking distance. The Trinite stop is the nearest one to the museum with a distance of 132 meters, a 2-minute walk. 

By Metro: You can take Metro lines 12, 13, and 2 to reach the museum. The nearest metro stations are Blanche, Saint-Georges, and Liege. Blanche is the nearest metro station with a distance of 222 meters- 4 minutes walk away from the museum. 

By Train: Train lines H, J, and L stop near the museum. 

By Rer: The lines that stop near the museum are A.

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Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit the Museum of Romantics is during the early morning hours. The museum opens at 10:00 AM except for Mondays and these hours are the best time to experience the museum owing to the calm atmosphere. Morning hours enable a peaceful exploration leading you to check out every piece of art gracefully as you will witness fewer crowds.

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Other Essential Information

Tips to visit

• Musee de la Vie Romantique is closed on Monday and during the French National holidays. 
• The entry in the museum stops at 5:45 PM. 
• The museum holds two kinds of exhibitions- permanent and temporary ones, so make sure to pre- decide which one you are looking to explore. 
• Admission is free of cost to the permanent exhibitions while the temporary ones are chargeable. 
• Admission into the temporary exhibition is possible after purchasing the ticket. 
• Temporary exhibition tickets are priced according to the type of exhibition held. 
• Donation tickets are available to buy as an aid to the museum. 
• All the exhibition halls are accessible to people with special abilities via an elevator. 
• The main pavilion is not accessible to people with reduced mobility. 
• Digital devices are accessible upon request which provides an advanced virtual tour of the museum.

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