Museum garden guide

The Musée du Quai Branly in Paris: a journey to the heart of the world's cultures

The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, just a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, offers a fascinating journey through the world's cultures. This unique museum, nestled in a green setting, is a must for lovers of ethnography and cultural discovery.

The Petit Palais in Paris and its hidden treasures, the free museum, opening hours and exhibitions

The Petit Palais, home to the Musées des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, is a true architectural masterpiece. Designed by Charles Girault for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, this museum is a treasure trove. And since admission is free, you'd be wrong not to take advantage of it.

The Maison de Balzac, home of the famous writer, and its secret garden overlooking the Eiffel Tower

The Maison de Balzac, one of the famous writer's homes, is one of the capital's literary gems, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. This house-museum also boasts an incredible garden overlooking the Eiffel Tower, as well as a café.

The Musée Bourdelle, a free museum-workshop dedicated to the sculptor in Paris

The Musée Bourdelle, dedicated to the famous sculptor, awaits you in the 15th arrondissement, with an itinerary designed for adults and children alike. As an added bonus, there's a café-restaurant perfect for prolonging the visit.

The Musée Zadkine: the sculptor's studio-museum near the Jardin du Luxembourg

On the edge of the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Musée Zadkine in Paris opens its doors to its permanent collection, free of charge, all year round, in the heart of a green setting populated by sculptures. Nestled at 100 bis rue d'Assas, the museum is the former home of iconic sculptor Ossip Zadkine, who lived there from 1928 to 1967.

Maurice Ravel House-Museum: the Boléro composer's haven of peace in Montfort-l'Amaury (78)

In Montfort-l'Amaury, in the Yvelines department, Maurice Ravel's home can be visited like a jewel box, untouched since the composer's death. With rare objects, carefully selected furnishings and a piano ready to sound, you can enjoy an intimate visit to the place where his music was born.

The Maison Jean Monnet: behind the scenes of the creation of Europe at Bazoches-sur-Guyonne (78)

Nestled in the greenery of the Yvelines region, the Maison Jean Monnet offers an intimate, free immersion in European history. It was here, in this peaceful residence in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, that Europe was born.

House-museum of painter André Derain (78): visit the studio and park of a pioneer of Fauvism

In Chambourcy, in the Yvelines region (78), the Maison-musée André Derain opens the doors to the intimacy of a giant of Fauvism, in a setting that blends heritage, creation and nature in technicolor. A rare visit, organized one weekend a month, where every detail plunges you into the vivid, vibrant palette of an emblematic artist.

The Musée de Cluny's medieval garden: a bucolic journey back in time to the heart of the Middle Ages

In the heart of the Latin Quarter, behind the Musée de Cluny dedicated to the Middle Ages, nestles a pretty, bucolic garden accessible to all, with a view of the ruins: the Jardin Médiéval du Musée de Cluny.

The Musée Albert-Kahn and its garden, an exceptional green setting at the gateway to Paris

The Musée Albert Kahn, with its sublime gardens, is a must-see. Imagined as a scenic garden, this 4-hectare space features a magnificent Japanese garden and village, an English garden, a French garden and forests and meadows. A complete change of scenery.

The Museum of Sufi Art and Culture: a spiritual journey in Chatou (78) - our photos

In Chatou, in the Yvelines department, the first museum dedicated to the art and culture of Sufism opens its doors to you to discover this spiritual current of Islam, through a collection of ancient objects and works of art.

The Maison Jean Cocteau in Milly la Forêt, a bucolic interlude between art and history in Essonne

We're off to Essonne, and more precisely to Milly-la-Forêt, to discover the former Maison du Bailli, a place steeped in history that was once the home of Jean Cocteau. Now a museum, the Maison des Illustres is waiting to welcome you.

The Fondation de Coubertin Estate and Museum, the treasure of the Yvelines at Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse

The Domaine et Musée de la Fondation Coubertin, located in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, is a real treasure of the Yvelines, nestled in a green setting. Discover the Jardin des bronzes, the Grandes sculptures in the park and the works of Joseph Bernard in the château. Open every weekend until July 14, 2024, this exceptional site invites you to enjoy a unique cultural experience.

Musée Delacroix: a must-see museum for Eugène Delacroix lovers in Paris

Discover the Musée Delacroix, a jewel in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, dedicated to the famous painter Eugène Delacroix. Explore the fascinating history of the museum, from its rescue to its transformation into a cultural space, and immerse yourself in contemporary exhibitions. A must for art and history lovers!

Palais Galliera Square, a magnificent green setting in Paris

Behind the Palais Galliera, a sunny garden awaits you. Also known as the Square Brignole-Galliera, this pretty green setting is the ideal spot to take a break in a hot spot.

The Perfumer's Garden, the garden of the Château de Versailles and the House of Francis Kurkdjian

The park at Versailles is home to a little-known garden: "Le Jardin du Parfumeur". Under the patronage of Francis Kurkdjian, the plot envelops the Trianon estate in an elegant floral fragrance.

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.

The Jardin du Petit Palais, a hidden gem with terrace and café-restaurant

At the heart of the Petit Palais, which is freely accessible to all, all year round, lies an exotic, verdant garden. Like a veritable oasis, it's the ideal setting for a drink in the sun. There's a café-restaurant with a pleasant terrace and deckchairs set up around the peristyle.

Café Renoir, the superb hidden terrace of the Montmartre Museum

Café Renoir, hidden away in the garden of the Musée de Montmartre, awaits you for an exotic break in its glass roof, or in its lush garden in summer. Just a stone's throw from the Sacré Coeur, come and take a bucolic, gourmet break in this hidden, confidential terrace-tea room, offering both sweet and savory dishes.

In Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, a funny escape in the house-museum of Raymond Devos

Looking for a break from routine? Take a leap into the funny, poetic world of Raymond Devos, by visiting his house in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, near Paris.