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Jacquemart Andre A Unique Experience

It’s pure opulence just looking around this magnificent old Mansion. Art and frescoes adorn the walls of this well-preserved and welcoming city mansion. The museum boasts one of the best collections of Italian Renaissance 18th century art in Paris. The owners were avid collectors with an eye for art treasures. The building itself, set in a fashionable area, is worth a visit. Paintings by Boucher and Fragonard are a few of the tasteful pieces collected by these wealthy patrons. Even today, one marvels at the style of living and the taste of two great collectors of art and furniture. This is one museum that should not be missed.

In what was once a bachelor home at the end of the 19th century, you are treated to tapestries, frescoes and antiques beyond compare. You will see Van Dyck’s Comte de la Plena and a fascinating Fragonard head of an old man. Here too are carriages in a hall once lit by 1000 candles. It is a setting for bankers and potentates. The collection was easier for the owners to amass than most museums, whose budgets were not nearly as large. So walk along mirrored walls past marbles and great works including some by David, the painter of Napoleon.

French 18th century works; Dutch paintings by Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Ruysdeel; English Masters such as Reynolds, Hoppner, Lawrence; Italian Renaissance; 15th Century works by Mantegna, Bellini, Botticelli, Uccello; Add works by Canaletto, Mantegna, David, Reynolds, and Vigee-Lebrun.

The audioguide tells the story of the Jacquemart-Andres and their collection.

The Façade:

 One enters via the carriage road that circles onto the main entrance. The columned façade is away from the street and stands, majestic and inviting. Inside, the delicately decorated walls, high ceilings and wooden floors add to the atmosphere.

Imagine walking through a collection dating back to the 18th century with Italian, Dutch and French masterpieces plus Flemish works. The amazing private mansion from the Second Empire is a dazzling exhibit of collectors who saw art as their passion.

This museum should not be missed. Something magical happens as you ascend the ornate crafted staircases. Just being there makes you feel a certain elegance.

It’s a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

  Any time. Try to be there when it opens to beat the groups.

9.50 euros

 There are family events during July and August including a treasure hunt for children 7-12.

Children 7-12 receive a free puzzle and riddle book.

For seniors there is one free admission for a fourth visitor.

For every family of two adults and three children, the third child is free.

  It could be crowded. No flash cameras.

 Expect to spend at least 2 hours wandering around this wonderful museum.

158 Blvd. Haussmann

75008 Paris

Tel: 01 45 62 11 59

Fax: 01 45 62 16 36

10-6 pm daily

Metro: Miromesnil or St Philippe du Roule

It is a five minute walk from the Champs Elysees and large shops from Place Etoile.  Walk along Ave de Friedland to Boulevard Haussmann.

Street parking metered

Housmann Berri, open 24 hrs nearby

Open 11:45 – 5:30 pm, the tea room is one of most beautiful in Paris. Take time to enjoy it.

Phone ahead for tours. Headsets are available.

Small bookstore offers a wide range of books and high quality souvenirs. The shop is available at the exit.

Limited arrangements for the disabled. Call ahead for more information.

Indicated near entrance. They are clearly marked, clean and comfortable.

 Guards will help.