Audio GuideMuseum of Hunting and Nature
Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
Hunting & nature museum in 2 17th/18th-century mansions, housing artworks & various stuffed animals.
Museum
Paris, France
Welcome to Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, a private museum in the third arrondissement of Paris, located only a few steps from the Rambuteau Metro station. Founded in nineteen sixty-four by industrialist François Sommer and his wife Jacqueline, the museum opened its doors in nineteen sixty-seven. It is housed in two historic mansions. The first, Hôtel de Guénégaud, was built between sixteen fifty-one and sixteen fifty-five by architect François Mansart, setting a strong historical tone. The second building, Hôtel de Mongelas, dates from seventeen oh three and joined the museum in two thousand two before a renovation in two thousand seven enhanced its eclectic charm.
Inside, themed rooms such as the Room of the Boar, Salon of the Dogs, and Cabinet of the Wolf offer a journey through art, history, and nature. Wood paneling, bronze fixtures designed by Saint Clair Cemin, and a ceiling installation called The Night of Diana by Jan Fabre made of owl feathers reflect both the historic roots and modern touches of the museum. Exhibits include historical weapons, hunting accessories once owned by famous figures, diverse trophies, and taxidermied animals. An animated albino boar head greets visitors in French, adding an interactive twist that complements the blend of classical paintings by Rubens and Oudry with modern works by Jeff Koons and contemporary video art.
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