Once again what could be a fantastic experience was spoiled by a very rude and unpleasant man who sat at a small table by the entrance checking bags.If staff are not able to cope with visitors not speaking French fluently perhaps they should be in another job! Once in the museum I was completely overwhelmed by the beautiful collection of ceramics particularly the early European faience pottery. Everything is well laid out but some displays had been moved around and someone had forgotten to come back and put things straight again which was a bit disappointing for a prestigious museum like this one.

This museum has a truly world-class collection of ceramics, be they porcelain, faience, terracotta or other varieties, with objects from different parts of the world and different periods of history. The works from Sèvres in the 18th and 19th century are central to the collection and perhaps the most outstanding part of the collection. I titled the review a depository because a modern museum would have realized by now that less is often more. Objects are on shelves that are often too high to see properly and there is no way for a non-specialist to distinguish which are the best and the most important works. At least they are grouped by region and by period. Do go there as there are wonders to see and much to appreciate but be prepared to be frustrated by how the collection is organized and displayed.

wonderful museum, full of the best of the best, really worth a visit. I was their 2 hours and could have been 3, it closes 12.45-2pm for lunch each day, you can return same day if you want. The staff at the desk were very helpful, a total delight, thank you Sevres for a morning of joy. Short 10 mins walk across the bridge if you get of at the end of metro line 9, easy