Audio GuideMuseum of Hunting and Nature

Welcome to the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, a private museum situated in the third district of Paris, conveniently close to the Rambuteau Metro station. The museum was established in nineteen sixty-four by the industrialist François Sommer and his wife Jacqueline and opened to the public in nineteen sixty-seven. It is housed in two historic residences. The first, the Hôtel de Guénégaud, was constructed between sixteen fifty-one and sixteen fifty-five by the architect François Mansart, giving it a rich historical backdrop. The second residence, the Hôtel de Mongelas, dates back to seventeen hundred and three and became part of the museum in two thousand two, with a renovation in two thousand seven that further highlighted its varied appeal.

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Inside, themed rooms such as the Room of the Boar, Salon of the Dogs, and Cabinet of the Wolf invite visitors to explore a tapestry of art, history, and nature. The interiors feature wooden panelling, bronze fittings by Saint Clair Cemin, and a ceiling installation named The Night of Diana by Jan Fabre, crafted from owl feathers, balancing the museum's historical essence with contemporary flair. The collections showcase historical weapons, hunting equipment once owned by notable individuals, various trophies, and taxidermy. An animated albino boar's head greets guests in French, offering an engaging feature that enhances the mix of classical artworks by Rubens and Oudry with modern pieces by Jeff Koons and current video installations.

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