Top 9 Museums in Montparnasse, Ile-de-France

June 16, 2021 Layne Dawes

Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
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1. Galerie Les Montparnos

5 rue Stanislas, 75006 Paris France +33 6 33 38 95 25 [email protected] http://www.galerielesmontparnos.com/
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Galerie Les Montparnos

2. Musee de la Poste

34 Boulevard de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris France +33 1 42 79 24 24 [email protected] http://www.museedelaposte.fr/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Musee de la Poste

This museum documents the history of the French postal service.

3. Musee Bourdelle

18 rue Antoine Bourdelle 15e, 75015 Paris France +33 1 49 54 73 73 http://bourdelle.paris.fr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 334 reviews

Musee Bourdelle

Reviewed By emduggs12 - New York City, United States

I'll admit that I did not know Bourdelle before going here, but the quality of the museum itself is spectacular. I was there during the Balenciaga exhibition, which was so well done and surprisingly worked alongside the sculptures. The museum has a bunch of different rooms/sections which are all worth seeing. Everything has descriptions and the atelier is pretty cool. The garden is wonderful (bring a book!) and there are two other connected gardens in between the other buildings. I was very impressed with the overall layout and flow of the visit and it did not seem at all redundant. For me, this museum was in a very convenient location- so if you find yourself in the area I highly recommend stopping in for a quick visit. I have not seen (as far as I remember) any of his statues since, but it was still a fun experience. If you like this museum, I recommend the Rodin museum(s) and the Maillol (possibly the Zadkine because it is nearby the Bourdelle but also by far its inferior).

4. Galerie Les Echappees de L'art

99 rue de Vaugirard Atelier Volmers, 75006 Paris France +33 6 08 15 23 92 [email protected] http://galerielesechappeesdelart.com/
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Galerie Les Echappees de L'art

An unconventional Paris gallery and art space in Montparnasse offers a selection of original works for sale – for the most part oils, but also gouaches, watercolours and prints – by artists frequently listed in art encyclopaedias and books. The unique selection features 19th and 20th century figurative and abstract works of high pictorial quality that are in good condition and affordable.

5. Lab 14

140 boulevard du Montparnasse, 75014 Paris France +33 6 10 02 33 08 http://artana-event.com/lab-14
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Lab 14

6. Le Marche de la Creation de Paris Montparnasse

Boulevard Edgard Quinet Sur le terre-plein, entre le numéro 36 et la Rue du Départ, 75014 Paris France +33 3 86 96 80 93 [email protected] http://www.parisinfo.com/shopping/73778/Le-Marche-de-la-creation-de-Paris-Montparnasse
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Le Marche de la Creation de Paris Montparnasse

7. Musee de la Liberation de Paris - Musee du general Leclerc - Musee Jean Moulin

Place Denfert-Rochereau 4 Avenue Du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris France +33 1 71 28 34 70 http://www.museeliberation-leclerc-moulin.paris.fr/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 104 reviews

Musee de la Liberation de Paris - Musee du general Leclerc - Musee Jean Moulin

Reviewed By globalfinder312 - Chicago, United States

The liberation of Paris during WWII was the hard-earned outcome of multiple efforts, including those of the French army, different wings of the French Resistance, the general population (at great risk to themselves), before and during the critical efforts of the Allies. In this small, ambitious, and wonderfully curated museum featuring photos, documents, and videos, you will learn how General Leclerc, Paul Moulin, Charles de Gaulle and countless other known and unknown contributors and combatants fought not only the Nazis, but also the French Vichy government, lead by Marshall Petain. There are helpful timelines showing the dates of key events. Don't miss the tour of the underground Resistance bunker, where efforts to coordinate resistant efforts took place in the face of diminishing resources. It requires walking 90 stairs up and down, and features individual headsets that provide a holographic tour by a member of the Resistance. Afterwards, you can tour the space on your own. The museum is easily reached on the Metro. It is free and reasonably small, so try to visit at less-busy times of the day. Sign up for the recommended bunker tour when you first enter the museum. Most displays are in French and English. There is an excellent bookstore upstairs. All told, we spent about two hours in the museum and could have stayed longer. I came away with a better understanding of the complexity of events before, during, and after liberation. My husband, who knows much more WWII history than I do, enjoyed it just as much. While WWII is a serious subject,, I believe this is a worthwhile opportunity for kids over 12 years old to learn about this important period of history right where it happened.

8. Institut Giacometti

5 rue Victor Schoelcher Metro Raspail, 75014 Paris France +33 1 44 54 52 44 http://www.fondation-Giacometti.fr
Excellent
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4.0 based on 42 reviews

Institut Giacometti

Reviewed By Storyteller812030 - Barcelona, Spain

We went to the institute and made an appointment for a private tour available In English or French. Victoria was our guide and she brought Giacometti to life. It’s small enough to be digestible and so interesting. It’s located in Montparnasse and easy to find. There are good lunch spots nearby for before or after your visit. Check out the movie on Giacometti before you go and it will make the visit even more meaningful. The collection is incredible and worth a slow careful look.

9. Espace Artistique La Frontiera

11 rue Jules Chaplain, 75006 Paris France +33 1 42 03 49 19 http://www.lafrontiera.info
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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