The Bourdelle Museum in Paris, partially closed during the heatwave

If you’re planning a visit to the Bourdelle Museum in the coming days, expect a few restrictions. In response to the heatwave gripping Paris, the museum in the 15th arrondissement has announced the exceptional closure of several public spaces. The move is aimed at preserving the comfort of visitors and staff as temperatures soar to unusually high levels in the capital.

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The museum announced that rooms 1 through 6 of its permanent collection will be temporarily closed to the public due to the heatwave. The painting workshop is also affected by this exceptional measure. These spaces will remain off-limits for the duration of the heatwave to safeguard visiting conditions.

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For visitors, that means a portion of the usual route won’t be accessible right away. The good news is that the Bourdelle Museum isn’t completely closed: the spectacular Hall of Plasters, one of the site’s most impressive spaces, remains open to the public. Visitors can also access the sculpture workshop, the techniques room, and the museum’s gardens.

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