Quartier de
Chaillot...
Museums
La
Cinémathèque française |
The Cinematheque was created by Henri Langlois. An important center of the "seventh art" of filmmaking, the Cinematheque inspired several famous French fimmakers such as Fran‡ois Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard. There is also a large film library (the biggest in the world!). The two screening rooms here often show restrospectives on different specific themes. |
| Musée des Monuments
Français Palais de Chaillot - pl. du Trocadéro (16è) M° Trocadéro Tel: 01 44 05 39 10 Open: 10h-18h everyday except monday |
This museum chronologically traces the evolution of French mural painting from the 10th to the 16th century. But the French Monument Museum also has sculptures of grand cathedral doors and casts of famous and important statues. |
| Musée du
Cinéma Palais de Chaillot - pl. du Trocadéro (16è) M° Trocadéro Tel: 01 45 53 21 86 Open: 10h-17h wed-sun. |
In the heart of the Chaillot Palace, the Cinema Museum (opened in 1972) displays the history of the movies, from the very beginning up until the modern day. Its varied exhibits include equipment, props, posters, sets, and many other items. |
Musée de
l'Homme |
A discovery of the life and history of the human race awaits you within the walls of the Chaillot Palace. The Museum of Mankind's many informative galleries deal with ethnology, anthropology, and prehistoric times. |
Musée de
la Marine: |
This museum has anything you ever wanted to know about naval art and history, with everything from models of famous 18th century sailing ships to tales of shipwrecks. Come float away in the flood of documents and pictures here in the museum. |
Musée du
Vin |
True to its art, the Wine Museum could only be located in the heart of an old wine cellar; it was once the wine cellar of a monastery. Many objects related to the process of winemaking are on display here, and a wine tasting is offered with the tour. |
La Maison
de Balzac |
This 18th century house was once the home of the author of The Human Comedy. On display are some of Balzac's personal belongings, period furnishings, and many literary mementos (original editions, manuscripts, etc). |
Musée
Radio France |
The whole history of radio, television, and of all modes of communication in general are here on display in the Radio France Museum. |
Musée de
la Contrefaçon |
The Counterfeit Museum is one of the most original museums in Paris. Forgeries in a wide range of areas are here on display: foods, perfumes, cars... Beside the originals, for comparison! |
Musée
d'Ennery : |
This museum is the private collection of Adolphe Ennery, a 19th century playwright. With more than 7,000 pieces of Chinese and Japanese art, it is a pure wonder. |
Musée
Arménien |
Through the many paintings, manuscripts, costumes, and metalwork brought together by the Nourhan Fringhian Foundation, the Armenian Museum traces the history of the Armenian people throughout the ages. |
Musée de
la Mode et du Costume |
With a base of more than 70,000 pieces, the Fashion and Clothing museum is a real fashion show. From luxurious outfits from the 18th century to the great modern day designers, the collection is very rich and full. Also present are accessories of all kinds: parasols, jewelry, hats, and so on. |
Musée
d'Art moderne de la Ville de Paris: |
Opened in 1961, the Museum of Modern Art has an important collection of works by artists such as Georges Roualt, Robert and Sonia Delaunay, and Raoul Dufy. The museum's many temporary exhibitions are also worthy of note. |
