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Musee Nissim de Camondo

63 rue de Monceau, 75008 Paris, France
01 53 89 06 50
Ranked #8 of 534 attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 145 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums, Museums
Traveler Description: The Musée Nissim de Camondo houses what may be finest collection of decorative arts from the late period of Louis XV.  Created by Count Moïse de... more »
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Waverly, Iowa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

If you appreciate period decor and objects d'art, this museum should be on your list of things to see. It is located right on the Parc Monceau, and such a beautiful and complete collection of Louis XIV furnishings you will never find anywhere else. The building itself is also quite elegant and very well kept. When we toured, there were... More

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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Although we had visited Paris on a number of occasions, we had never before heard of this museum and indeed the Parisian friend with us had never been there either. The museum is housed in an early 20th century mansion specially built for a wealthy banker both as his family home and to house his truly splendid collection of 18th... More

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Berkeley, California
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

This home, built in the style of the 18th Century, is superbly furnished and intimate. And the Camondo family's saga is both inspiring and tragic, because of the impact two world wars had on them. Allow time to absorb the beauty of the home and the sadness of the family's story. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Well worth the visit, if you're into 18th century furnishings. Located in a beautiful home in a park, quiet and lovely surroundings. More

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Melbourne
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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Family enjoyed our visit to the Musee Nissim de Camondo very relaxing after the crowded main attractions of Paris We went to Palace of Versailles the day before which of course is magnificent but enjoyed this nearly as much - my children could relate more to this Mansion as you get to see the kitchen and bathrooms so they may... More

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Cheshire
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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If like me, you find it hard work shuffling with the crowds round the Musee d'Orsay or the Louvre, then you will love this house. The house dates from the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is an example of one man's vision of perfection. Situated overlooking the Parc Monceau, it was beautifully designed as both a family home... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

One of the most delightful things about this museum is that it still feels like the private house that it once was and joy of joys, the day we went, there were very few other people and no queuing. Because the works of art were collected by one family there is a charm and idiosyncracy that you don't find in... More

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paris france
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

If one reads up on the history of Paris in the turn of the century this once family home has become a very interesting museum. Just entering the building is a thrill, plus of course the collections. More

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france
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

It is as much the beautiful museum located in a district very chic and full of the Haussman history as its poignant story and the story of its former owners More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

This and several other mansions around the Park Monseau give visitors an idea of what the elite world was like at Marcel Proust's time. The Camondo is an elaborately furnished house overlooking the park, filled with art works. vEry interesting and sad, too, because Camondo, who was head of the Decorative Arts Museum, lost his only son in World War... More

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