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Photo courtesy of Paige Donner
Photo courtesy of Paige Donner
Photo courtesy of Paige Donner
Photo courtesy of Paige Donner
Photo courtesy of Paige Donner
Photo courtesy of Paige Donner
Photo courtesy of Paige Donner
Photo courtesy of Paige Donner
Photo courtesy of Paige Donner
Photo courtesy of By Telemaque MySon (Own work) via Wikimedia Commons
Photo courtesy of Musee des Arts & Decoratifs Paris

Musee des Arts Decoratifs de Paris

Type: Art & Culture, Art Museums, Attractions, Cultural Venues, Museums

10Best Says

One of Paris' main draws is its timeless devotion to fashion. The city certainly has carved out a place for itself on the throne of world fashion centers. And it has done so largely thanks to its designers and its reverence for the decorative arts. This museum, dedicated to all things decorative, whether that be interior design, textiles, furniture or fashion, puts the spotlight on outstanding creative talent and collections. For example, during the summer of 2017 the exhibiton was devoted to Christian Dior's collections mainly from the 50s and early 60s. The museum is located just next to the Louvre at the beginning of the Tulieries. It covers over 6OOO square meters of exhibition space and houses more than 6000 objects of historical and decorative value. The most popular time to visit is in the afternoon after lunch, so if you don't want to wait in line or be rubbing shoulders with big crowds, it's probably best to go at off hours. The exhibits change every few months so check the website to see what you will be able to take in while there.

Address:

107 Rue de Rivoli
Paris,

Phone:

01 44 55 57 50

Website:

lesartsdecoratifs.fr

EXPERT TIPS BY: Paige Donner
Paris Local Expert

Museums, Sightseeing: "As of this writing, there is a very special Le Petit Prince exhibit going on at this museum. The original manuscript of Antoine St. Exupery has been carefully repatriated from New York and is on display here through June 2022. It is estimated that over 200 Million copies of this classic children's tale have been sold worldwide since its first printing. The museum stays open until 6pm Tuesday through Sunday. During school holidays it keeps its doors open until 10pm. School holidays are frequent in France so check to see what the hours are during your stay in the city. And every Thursday evening the temporary exhibit stays open until 10pm."

Best for Museums Because: This museum celebrates the art and history of jewelry, furniture, textiles and even such icons as Christian Dior and author-artist Antoine de St.-Exupery.
Best for Sightseeing Because: Just next to the Louvre, this museum is often overshadowed. But for those who love textiles, fashion, culture & decor, it is well worth visiting.