The most beautiful artists' houses to visit in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis, Manon de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on April 7th, 2023 at 02:41 p.m.
Victor Hugo, Balzac, Gainsbourg, Rodin, Delacroix... They all made Paris or its suburbs their home for part of their lives. The homes of these great French artists welcome you with open arms to discover their worlds. Follow the guide!

Many of France's greatest artists chose to live in the capital or in the Ile-de-France region, which abounds in pretty little bucolic spots, ideal for creating the immense works we know today. Writers, musicians and painters have written, sculpted, painted and imagined some of the greatest achievements of which we are so proud. To discover the lives of these great men and immerse yourself in the environment in which they immersed themselves, why not visit their exceptional homes?

Most of them are open to the public and have been transformed into museums or artists' studios. Often little-known and hidden from the public, they nevertheless conceal priceless treasures and are veritable little havens of peace, where anyone can find calm and creativity. Discover in this guide the most beautiful artists' homes that the editorial team has visited. Jean Cocteau, Honoré de Balzac, Claude Monet and so many others - all you have to do is choose your destination for the day!

Artists' homes in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Delacroix et la nature, nos photos de l'exposition au musée DelacroixDelacroix et la nature, nos photos de l'exposition au musée DelacroixDelacroix et la nature, nos photos de l'exposition au musée DelacroixDelacroix et la nature, nos photos de l'exposition au musée Delacroix Musée Delacroix: a must-see museum for Eugène Delacroix lovers in Paris
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Maison Elsa Triolet-Aragon - IMG 1995Maison Elsa Triolet-Aragon - IMG 1995Maison Elsa Triolet-Aragon - IMG 1995Maison Elsa Triolet-Aragon - IMG 1995 The Elsa Triolet-Aragon House, museum and residence of the writer couple in the heart of the Yvelines
In the heart of the Yvelines, discover the green setting that hosted the love story of the two writers Louis Aragon and Elsa Triolet, in an old water mill. Enjoy a fascinating guided tour and the quietness of the six-hectare park, conducive to daydreaming and creation. [Read more]

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Discover the Castle of Monte Cristo, the residence imagined by the writer Alexandre Dumas. In an English garden in the heart of the Yvelines, near Saint-Germain-en-Laye, you can see a castle with an exuberant style from the 19th century and its small Yew Castle. We take you to discover this hidden heritage, classified as a historical monument. [Read more]

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Want to break the routine? Take a leap into the funny and poetic world of Raymond Devos, by visiting his house in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, near Paris. [Read more]

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Are you an art lover or just curious? In Clamart, it is possible to visit the former house-studio of Jean Arp and Sophie Taeuber. Discover an atypical place, born from the creative imagination of a couple of sculptors. [Read more]

La Maison de Chateaubriand, un havre de paix en région parisienneLa Maison de Chateaubriand, un havre de paix en région parisienneLa Maison de Chateaubriand, un havre de paix en région parisienneLa Maison de Chateaubriand, un havre de paix en région parisienne Maison de Chateaubriand: an incursion in the heart of literary and architectural romanticism
At the end of RER B, heading to Robinson, stand the Maison de Chateaubriand in the Domaine de la Vallée-aux-Loups. Discover this elegant house that was used by the writer and his wide for many years. [Read more]

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Maison-Atelier Foujita - 20230831 131259Maison-Atelier Foujita - 20230831 131259Maison-Atelier Foujita - 20230831 131259Maison-Atelier Foujita - 20230831 131259 Maison-atelier Foujita in Essonne: an intimate glimpse of the famous Franco-Japanese painter
Come and discover the incredible life of Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita, talented Franco-Japanese painter and true jack-of-all-trades, by pushing open the doors of the Maison-atelier Foujita nestled in the small village of Villiers-le-Bâcle, Essonne. Would you like a tour? [Read more]

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Musée Millet à Barbizon -  A7C7584Musée Millet à Barbizon -  A7C7584Musée Millet à Barbizon -  A7C7584Musée Millet à Barbizon -  A7C7584 Jean-François Millet's Museum and Studio in Barbizon, a dive into history
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Château et atelier Rosa Bonheur à Thomery - vue extérieureChâteau et atelier Rosa Bonheur à Thomery - vue extérieureChâteau et atelier Rosa Bonheur à Thomery - vue extérieureChâteau et atelier Rosa Bonheur à Thomery - vue extérieure Discover the Château Musée et atelier Rosa Bonheur in Thomery: a haven of inspiration
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Sur les pas de Vincent Van Gogh, une balade à Auvers-sur-OiseSur les pas de Vincent Van Gogh, une balade à Auvers-sur-OiseSur les pas de Vincent Van Gogh, une balade à Auvers-sur-OiseSur les pas de Vincent Van Gogh, une balade à Auvers-sur-Oise In the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh, a walk in Auvers-sur-Oise
Vincent Van Gogh spent the last days of his life in Auvers-sur-Oise, a few kilometers from Paris. This beautiful town is the perfect place for a stroll in the footsteps of one of the world's most famous painters. Van Gogh, like the city of Auvers, have not finished revealing all their secrets... [Read more]

Who knows, maybe all these visits will inspire you to take up painting, sculpture or writing!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From March 19th, 2023 to December 31th, 2027

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