Paris - Faubourg St Honoré
Bounded by Rue Royale, the Boulevards Malesherbes and Haussmann and the Champs-Elysées is the Faubourg Saint-Honoré, the name of both a district and a street, which calls up a variety of images - haute couture, the residence of the President of the Republic, the embassy quarter. The most interesting section of the faubourg extends between Rue La-Boétie and Rue Royale.
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At Nos. 55-57 is the President's residence, the Palais de l'Elysée; built at the beginning of the 18th century, it belonged at one time to Louis XV's favorite, Madame de Pompadour. Diagonally opposite, on Place Beauvau, is the Ministry of the Interior. At No. 39 is the former Hôtel de Charost (1723), which since 1814 has been the British Embassy.
The great attraction of the Faubourg Saint- Honoré, however, lies in its luxurious shops and famous fashion houses. In Rue du Faubourg- Saint-Honoré are the establishments of Hanae Mori (No. 9), Karl Lagerfeld (No. 17), Lanvin (No. 22), Hermès (No. 24), Givenchy (No. 28 r), Jaques Fath (No. 36), Christian Lacroix (No. 73), Fendi (No. 74), Louis Féraud (No. 88), Liliane Romi (No. 90), Zilli and Versace. There are also renowned art galleries, such as those of Hervé Odermatt (No. 85; modern art) and Pacitti (No. 174; 19th and 20th century art), and numerous jewellers.
The great attraction of the Faubourg Saint- Honoré, however, lies in its luxurious shops and famous fashion houses. In Rue du Faubourg- Saint-Honoré are the establishments of Hanae Mori (No. 9), Karl Lagerfeld (No. 17), Lanvin (No. 22), Hermès (No. 24), Givenchy (No. 28 r), Jaques Fath (No. 36), Christian Lacroix (No. 73), Fendi (No. 74), Louis Féraud (No. 88), Liliane Romi (No. 90), Zilli and Versace. There are also renowned art galleries, such as those of Hervé Odermatt (No. 85; modern art) and Pacitti (No. 174; 19th and 20th century art), and numerous jewellers.
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Musée Jacquemart André
The Musée Jacquemart André in Paris contains 18th C European and Italian Renaissance painting; periodic special exhibitions.
Edouard André and his wife Nélie Jacquemart were avid art collectors who built this private mansion near the end of the 19th century. The museum houses a collection of masterpieces including Fragonard, Rembrant, and Botticelli.
Edouard André and his wife Nélie Jacquemart were avid art collectors who built this private mansion near the end of the 19th century. The museum houses a collection of masterpieces including Fragonard, Rembrant, and Botticelli.
Musée Jacquemart André
158 boulevard Haussmann
F-75008 Paris
France
158 boulevard Haussmann
F-75008 Paris
France
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Musée Nissim de Camondo
The Paris Musée Nissim de Camondo contains Roccoco furniture and tapestries (second half of 18th century) and exhibitions of costume.
The private mansion was commissioned in 1911 to house the collection. It was modeled after the Petit Trianon in Versailles. The home has been preserved in its original state to allow visitors a view of the furniture and art objects as well as providing a glimpse into aristocratic life.
The private mansion was commissioned in 1911 to house the collection. It was modeled after the Petit Trianon in Versailles. The home has been preserved in its original state to allow visitors a view of the furniture and art objects as well as providing a glimpse into aristocratic life.
Musée Nissim de Camondo
63 rue de Monceau
F-75008 Paris
France
63 rue de Monceau
F-75008 Paris
France
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
1945 Victory Day (May 8)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Bastille Day - France (July 14)
Assumption Day - Christian (August 15)
All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1)
Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Pentecost Monday (Whit Monday) - Christian (May 28)
Ascension Thursday - Christian (May 17)
1945 Victory Day (May 8)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Bastille Day - France (July 14)
Assumption Day - Christian (August 15)
All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1)
Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Pentecost Monday (Whit Monday) - Christian (May 28)
Ascension Thursday - Christian (May 17)
Group visit and tour guide reserve one month in advance.
Documentation in foreign languages available.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Chapelle Expiatoire
This is dedicated to the memory of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette. The chapel was designed in 1815, at Louis XVIII's request. Chapelle Expiatoire is on the site of the cemetery where Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were buried after their execution in 1793.
Chapelle Expiatoire
29 rue Pasquier
Square Louis XVI
F-75008 Paris
France
29 rue Pasquier
Square Louis XVI
F-75008 Paris
France
Hours
February 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 13:00 | ||||||
| Open | 14:00 | ||||||
| Close | 17:00 |
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 9:30 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 13:00 | ||||||
| Open | 14:00 | ||||||
| Close | 18:00 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 13:00 | ||||||
| Open | 14:00 | ||||||
| Close | 17:00 |
November 1 to January 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 13:00 | ||||||
| Open | 14:00 | ||||||
| Close | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1)
Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1)
Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Galeries Lafayette
The Galerie Lafayette in Paris, is the site of a number of fashion shows during the year.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | Closed |
| Close | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 21:00 | 19:30 | 19:30 |
La Cour aux Antiquaires
Eighteen small boutiques selling everything from 17th C furniture by way of engravings to Chinese porcelain can be found in Paris' Cour aux Antiquaires.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | Closed |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
Musée Cernuschi (Musée d'Art Chinois de la Ville de Paris)
The Musée Cernuschi in Paris is a municipal museum of Chinese art from the 13th C to the present day.
Musée Cernuschi
7 avenue Vélasquez
F-75008 Paris
France
7 avenue Vélasquez
F-75008 Paris
France
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:40 | 17:40 | 17:40 | 17:40 | 17:40 | 17:40 |
Group visit and guide tour reserve 21 days in advance.
Documentation available in foreign languages.
Photography prohibited.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Musée National Jean-Jacques Henner
This Paris museum contains works by the Alsatian painter Jean Jacques Henner (1829-1905).
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Group visit should reserve one month in advance.
Guide tour reserves one month in advance.
Documentation available in foreign languages.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Musée de la Parfumerie Fragonard
The Musée de la Parfumerie Fragonard in Paris contains the history of perfume from ancient Egypt to the 20th C (perfume bottles and other utensils).
The Scribe museum is housed in a Napoleon III town house built in 1860. The interior is decorated from that period.
The Scribe museum is housed in a Napoleon III town house built in 1860. The interior is decorated from that period.
Hours
January 16 to March 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
March 15 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 16:00 |
October 16 to December 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
December 15 to January 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Parc Monceau
The aristocrat among Paris's parks is the Parc Monceau, originally an English-style park laid out by a Scottish gardener, Thomas Blaikie, in 1783 but remodelled by Adolphe Alphand in 1862. It was a favorite haunt of Marcel Proust's. With its sculpture and its ruins it still has a romantic air, and many newly married couples come here to have their wedding photographs taken.
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