Fondation Bemberg
France
Uncover the most beautiful of the 200 private mansions in town and learn how these families made their fortunes in the 16th century to afford such grand houses. Savor the city's most iconic baked good as you explore this architectural gem.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the interior of the Bemberg Foundation. Having admired the magnificent Renaissance exterior of the Hôtel d’Assézat, we now step into the private world of Georges Bemberg, a visionary collector who spent his life…
Listen in the app2The Renaissance Salons
We enter the first of the Renaissance rooms, where the weight of history is palpable. The lighting here is intentionally soft to protect the delicate wooden panels and old master paintings. …
Listen in the app3The Bronze Statuette Gallery
One of the most intimate and fascinating parts of the Bemberg collection is the display of small bronzes. These objects were the 'table toys' of the Renaissance and Baroque intellectual. …
Listen in the app4The Eighteenth-Century French Rooms
As we move into the eighteenth-century galleries, the atmosphere lightens. This was the era of the Enlightenment, and the art reflects a new focus on wit, elegance, and the pursuit of pleasure. …
Listen in the app5The Venetian Views of Canaletto
One room in the foundation is particularly famous for its collection of 'vedute' or view paintings, dominated by the work of Canaletto. These incredibly detailed images of Venice were the ultimate souvenirs for the young…
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Climbing to the upper floor, we leave the historicist settings behind and enter the world of modern light and color. This wing houses an extraordinary collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works. …
Listen in the app7The Pierre Bonnard Collection
The true heart of the modern collection at the Bemberg Foundation is the staggering array of works by Pierre Bonnard. Bemberg was perhaps the greatest private collector of Bonnard's work in the world, and this gallery offers a…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through the galleries of the Bemberg Foundation has come to an end. We have traveled from the precise portraits of the German Renaissance to the shimmering landscapes of the Impressionists and the intimate interiors…
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What is Fondation Bemberg?
Fondation Bemberg is a place in France with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.6003, 1.4420 |
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