8 Fascinating Museums in Paris That Will Make You Forget the Louvre (For a Day)

5. Musée Jacquemart-André

The Musée Jacquemart-André is a small art museum in Paris. It is located in a grand mansion on Boulevard Haussmann. It was once the home of Édouard André and Nélie Jacquemart, a wealthy couple who loved art. They collected paintings, sculptures, furniture, and other treasures during their travels.

The museum offers an intimate look at 19th-century Parisian life and world-class art. It has a mix of French, Italian, and Dutch art. Highlights include works by Botticelli, Rembrandt, and Fragonard.

The Italian Renaissance collection is especially famous. You can see a stunning fresco brought from Italy and displayed in a specially built room.

The house itself is a masterpiece, with the grand staircase, the Winter Garden, and richly decorated salons. The music room and the private apartments show how the couple lived.

There is also a café in the museum. It’s in the former dining room and has beautiful ceiling paintings. It’s a popular spot for tea and desserts.

 158 Bd Haussmann, 75008 Paris – web