A hidden gem of the 15th arrondissement for sculptural art enthusiasts, as well as for people looking for a quieter place to visit, rest, without loosing touch of a true Parisian flavor. Small but charming, the Musée Bourdelle was the studio-home-garden of sculptor Antoine Bourdelle (1861–1929), student of Auguste Rodin, and teacher of Giacometti and Henri Matisse, less known but an important figure in modern art history.
From great halls to smaller exhibition rooms, from once active studios to outdoor spaces, the museum shows more than 500 works of the sculptor, including the most impressive marble, plaster, and bronze statues. The temporary exhibitions here are also beautifully themed and well organized. Visiting the museum is like traveling back to the late 19th century, thanks to the authentic taste of the studios the museum preserves. Choose a sunny day, visit and chat and even have lunch facing the beautiful garden, enjoying while contemplating on life, isn’t it what Parisian life is really about?
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