In Boulogne-Billancourt, behind the walls of Château Buchillot, lies a museum devoted entirely to Paul Belmondo, a 20th-century sculptor, draftsman and medallist and also the father of Jean-Paul Belmondo. Here, the visit centers on the works, the gestures, and the path of an artist who dedicated his life to figurative sculpture.
Paul Belmondo is best known for his portraits, nudes, medals, and monumental sculptures. His style is built on clear, balanced, meticulously crafted forms rooted in a classical tradition he defended throughout his career. The museum offers a path to follow this evolution, showcasing sculptures in bronze, marble, or plaster, as well as drawings, sketches, and personal objects.
The site itself is worth the detour. Housed in the Château Buchillot, a pavilion dating from the 18th century set in a garden, the museum opened in 2010 after a substantial donation from the Belmondo family to the City of Boulogne-Billancourt. Its mission today is to preserve this collection, to better showcase the sculptor’s work, and to share his approach to artistic practice with the public.
The Heritage Days, held this year on September 19 and 20, 2026, offer a chance to discover this kind of place in a new light. This annual gathering invites visitors to step inside museums, monuments, workshops, institutions and heritage buildings across Île-de-France, sometimes with special openings or unique ways to visit.
At the Paul Belmondo Museum, this cultural pause invites visitors to linger over the works up close and gain a clearer sense of how the sculptor worked. It’s another way to discover Boulogne-Billancourt and its artistic heritage, just a short drive from Paris.
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Body and artistic awakening workshop "Baby Model" (2-3 years)
While observing the sculptures and in the company of their parents, children discover the poses, gestures, and expressions of the figures and, in turn, become little “models,” then make small modelling-clay figures.
Participation requirements: Free of charge - Free of charge | Reservation required - resa.musee@mairie-boulogne-billancourt.fr
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 11:00 to 11:30
Guided tour of the collections
Inside Buchillot Castle, explore the remarkable collection of sculptures, medals, and drawings by the last of France’s great classical sculptors.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:30 PM–4:00 PM
Cyanotype workshop for ages 12 and up
In the museum garden, join us to explore cyanotype printing and produce a one-of-a-kind print inspired by Paul Belmondo's sculptures.
Participation terms: Free of charge - Free | Booking required - resa.musee@mairie-boulogne-billancourt.fr
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 3:30–4:30 PM, 4:30–5:00 PM
Visual Arts Workshop: “Create Your Pendant” (ages 3-6)
After exploring the museum garden's sculptures, children and their parents study the portraits and shapes before crafting their own clay medallion portrait.
Participation requirements: Free of charge - Free | Booking required - resa.musee@mairie-boulogne-billancourt.fr
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 11:00–11:45
Cyanotype Workshop — Family-friendly, for ages 8 and up
In the museum garden, the whole family can join in making cyanotypes and produce a one-of-a-kind print drawn from Paul Belmondo's sculptures.
Participation terms: Free - Free | Booking required - resa.musee@mairie-boulogne-billancourt.fr
Hours: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Classical concert at the Paul-Belmondo Museum
Written by students at Prizma School.
Participation terms: Free of charge | No reservation required
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Conservatory Wind Quintet at the Paul Belmondo Museum
By students from Prizma School.
Participation requirements: Free | No booking required
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Paul Belmondo Museum
14 Rue de l'Abreuvoir
92100 Boulogne Billancourt
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