The Ennery Museum, an incredible and secret place close to the Arc de Triomphe

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Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis, Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Published on April 11th, 2023 at 03:20 p.m.
Among the little secrets of the capital, the Musée d'Ennery has something to delight Asian art lovers. Nestled near the most beautiful avenue in the world, this museum hidden in a private mansion takes us on a real journey through time.

Did you know that? In Paris, at 59 Avenue Foch, hides a fascinating cabinet of art and curiosities, a timeless place that plunges us into the world ofAsian art. This confidential address is known to very few Parisians. And yet, when you enter it, it is difficult to resist its charm. Welcome to the Musée d'Ennery.

Closed for a long period, the museum reopened its doors to the public on April 8, 2023. This is an opportunity for all lovers of Asian art and culture to (re)discover this unique art place.

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Nestled in a private mansion, it is an annex of the Guimet Museum and is accessible free of charge, but only upon reservation. The museum can be discovered through a one-hour guided tour, every Saturday at 10am and 11:30am. Here you can admire a collection of more than 7,000 works, mainly from Japan and China. Lacquered boxes, porcelain, art objects, sculptures, paintings... Exceptional pieces are hidden in these well-filled rooms.

At the origin of this fantastic collection, we find Clémence d'Ennery, actress and wife of the playwright Adolphe Philippe d'Ennery. This collector was fascinated by the arts of Asia. Listed as a historical monument, this secret museum fascinates us by the fantastic universe that emerges from the representations of Asian folklore, which we find throughout the works.

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These thousands of pieces are thus gathered in a case which, for its part, plunges us into the heart of the 19th century. Wooden showcases protect the porcelains, lacquer boxes and other treasures from the Far East. Surrounded by marble columns, splendid moldings, a carved wooden lining and other timeless elements, we are under the spell of this amazing art cabinet.

Visiting the Ennery Museum is also like stepping back in time: according to the will left by the Ennery couple, everything in this museum must remain identical to the arrangements made by Clémence. Nothing goes out, nothing comes in, nothing moves: we discover this museum as it was arranged by the collector during the 19th century!

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Room after room, we are as much charmed and impressed by the richness of the collections, as by this private mansion which displays magnificent moldings and woodwork.

You too can embark on this unusual journey and let yourself be seduced by this unique museum in Paris.

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
Starts April 8th, 2023

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    Location

    59 Avenue Foch
    75116 Paris 16

    Access
    Victor Hugo metro station (line 2)

    Prices
    Free

    Average duration
    1 h

    Official website
    www.guimet.fr

    Booking
    billetterie.guimet.fr

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