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What to do and see in Invalides, Ile-de-France: The Best Museums
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. Musee Rodin
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4.5 based on 12,460 reviews
Located in this 18th-century hotel (Hotel Biron), Musee Rodin holds an impressive collection of works by this famous French sculptor and his circle as Camille Claudel. The museum also features an exquisit garden and a temporary exhibition hall.
Reviewed By ParthaSarathiS1 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
House of Auguste Rodin,a French sculptor,18th century hotel Biron,converted into a museum after his death.All of his own sculptural works along with the works of his student / mistress Camille Claudel are beautifully restored here.Paintings of Van Gogh,Monet, Renoir & other personal collection of Rodin are also displayed.Some of the famous sculptures like The Thinker,The Gates of Hell,The Kiss are featured. A part of his well known works are beautifully presented within the garden encircling the main building.A cafe beside the garden serves drinks & foods Art gifts,sculpture reproductions,accessories are available in the ground floor shop.It is open from 10am to 6.30pm except mondays & special days.A must of art lovers.
2. Galerie Chevalier
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
A beautiful shop selling some of the world's best tapestries.
3. Galerie J. Kugel
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
4. Mairie du 7e arrondissement de Paris
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
5. Musee de l’Armee des Invalides
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4.5 based on 6,714 reviews
Located right in the heart of Paris in the prestigious of the Hôtel national des Invalides, the museum is to one of the largest military history and art collections in the world, offering a unique overview of the history France. It is one of the 5 most visited museums in France, with over 1.4 million visitors in 2015. A remarkable site full of history, the Hôtel des Invalides was founded by Louis XIV to house veterans and wounded soldiers. It now forms the unique, prestigious setting the Musée de l’Armée. The museum's collections contain over 500.000 pieces, covering a period from the Middle Ages up to the present day and following a newly designed educational route: the armour and weapons of the Kings of France, swords, cannons, uniforms, paintings, photographs, the personal effects of important figures such as Françis I, Louis and Charles de Gaulle, plus the Dome church, which since 1861 has been home to the monumental tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte, its golden dome reaching into the skies of Paris at over 110 metres high.
Reviewed By SuzyRW - Lexington, United States
This was a cool way to explore French history with Napoleon's tomb and the Army Museum, the top floor of which has weapons from all eras (my 10 year old nephew LOVED it!). It's a lot of walking so bring water but the grounds are lovely and you can take your time seeing everything. The cafe is a nice respite too and the food is good. All in all, a great way to spend an afternoon in Paris!
6. Fondation Custodia
7. Musee des Plans-Reliefs
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4.0 based on 67 reviews
The Musée des Plans-reliefs houses a unique collection: historical models of fortified cities and surrounding countryside, made between the reign of Louis XIV and Napoleon III. A great discovery in the heart of Paris. The ticket entrance also includes access to Army museum, Napoleon's tomb and Order of Liberation museum.
8. Hotel de Salm
9. Cine-Images
10. Fondation Calouste Gulbenkian - Delegation en France
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3.5 based on 10 reviews
Delegation in France of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. Contemporary art and photography exhibitions, conferences, talks, performances and lusophone library in the heart of Paris. The mission of the Delegation in France is to contribute to the debate on contemporary French and European social, cultural, and philantropic issues, as well as to promote the Portuguese language.
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