Audio GuideMuseum of Romantic Life
Musée de la Vie romantique
Museum in the 1830 house of painter Ary Scheffer, with one floor dedicated to writer George Sand.
Museum
Paris, France
Welcome to the Musée de la Vie Romantique, an intriguing literary museum nestled at the base of Montmartre in Paris's ninth arrondissement. This charming house from the eighteen thirties once served as the Paris home of Ary Scheffer, a renowned painter of Dutch origin. During his residency, the house became a vibrant meeting place for acclaimed artists and writers of the Romantic period.
As you enter, you'll be transported back to an era when luminaries like George Sand, Frédéric Chopin, and Eugène Delacroix shared their creativity and ideas. The museum's collection showcases a time when literature, music, and art were beautifully intertwined. On the ground floor, you'll find a range of personal items, including family portraits, jewellery, and household objects, alongside rare watercolours and unique plaster casts. These artefacts encapsulate the elegance and creative spirit of the time, highlighting intriguing connections, such as the bond between Sand and Chopin.
The upper floor features romantic paintings, sculptures, and decorative art, highlighting the works of Scheffer and his contemporaries. Since its inauguration as a museum in the early nineteen nineties and its refurbishment in the late nineteen nineties, this hidden treasure has become a vital part of preserving and celebrating Paris's vibrant cultural history. Its lively exhibitions and programmes continue to honour the legacy of Romantic art, literature, and genealogy, providing visitors with an authentic Parisian historical experience.
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