Musée des Arts Décoratifs
musée des Arts décoratifs · 파리 1구
museum of the decorative arts and design located in the Louvre's northwest wing, Paris
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Moo-zay day-zahr Day-koh-rah-teef, a hidden gem nestled within the northwesternmost wing of the vast Louvre Palace. While many visitors flock to the main pyramid to see the 'Mona Lisa,' this museum offers a more…
Listen in the app2The Main Hall and the 'Spine' of the Museum
We begin in the cathedral-like main hall, which serves as the physical and conceptual spine of the museum. This area was opened up during the massive building renovation to create a sense of verticality and light, contrasting…
Listen in the app3The Medieval and Renaissance Departments — Perfectly Preserved History
As we enter the Medieval and Renaissance departments, the atmosphere shifts to a more sombre, yet exquisitely detailed, luxury. Here, you will find a reconstructed 15th-century bedchamber, a highlight that showcases the 'stiff…
Listen in the app4The 17th and 18th Century Furniture — The Height of Elegance
The 17th and 18th-century departments bring us into the 'Grand Siècle' and the age of Enlightenment. This is where the 'opulent style' of the French aristocracy reaches its zenith. …
Listen in the app5The Art Deco Pavilion and the Orient Express — 1920s Glamour
We now arrive at one of the most exciting parts of the museum: the Art Deco section. This area celebrates the 1925 Art Deco Pavilion in Paris, a huge event that brought together creators from across the globe to showcase a new,…
Listen in the app6The Jewelry and Fashion Departments — Adornment and Art
The thematic departments of the Moo-zay day-zahr Day-koh-rah-teef are where you find the museum's most 'unexpected gems.' The jewelry department, in particular, is the largest collection of jewels in France. It holds over a…
Listen in the app7Contemporary Design and the Work of Philippe Starck
Our final stop in the museum's chronological journey is the department of contemporary design, specifically 'Room 2000' and beyond. This section features the works of contemporary designers like Philippe Starck, whose…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through the Moo-zay day-zahr Day-koh-rah-teef, we have traveled from the 'stiff elegance' of the 18th century to the 'lavish designs' of Art Deco and the minimalist 'savoir-faire' of the contemporary…
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What is Musée des Arts Décoratifs?
Musée des Arts Décoratifs is a place in 파리 1구 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 파리 1구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 48.8630, 2.3337 |
| Last updated |
