Musée Lambinet, Art museum in Versailles, France
The Musée Lambinet occupies a private mansion with 35 rooms spread across three floors, displaying paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects from multiple periods.
The building, designed by architect Élie Blanchard in 1751 for Joseph Porchon, became a municipal museum in 1932 after Nathalie Lambinet donated it to Versailles.
The museum exhibits French art collections from the 16th to 20th centuries, including works by Jean-Antoine Houdon and furniture representing different artistic movements.
Located near the Palace of Versailles, the museum opens daily except Fridays from 2 PM to 6 PM, with free entry on the last Sunday of each month.
The second floor presents maps, plans, and documents that detail the transformation of Versailles from a royal residence to a modern city.
Location: Versailles
Inception: 1932
Official opening: 1932
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday,Holidays 14:00-18:00; Friday off; January 01,easter,easter +1 day,May 01,May 08,easter +39 days,easter +49 days,easter +50 days,July 14,August 15,November 01,November 11,December 25 off
Phone: +33139503032
Website: https://versailles.fr/51/culture/musee-lambinet.htm
GPS coordinates: 48.80878,2.13050
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
The Versailles region and its surroundings feature a notable collection of historic sites, museums, and landscaped areas that showcase centuries of French history. Beyond the famous chateau, visitors can explore sites like the Queen's Hameau in the Versailles park, a rustic retreat of Marie Antoinette, or the Château de Malmaison, which preserves furnishings and decor from the First Empire. The Napoléon III Apartments at the Louvre demonstrate the splendor of the Second Empire, while the Domaine de Marly-le-Roi reflects the grandeur of Louis XIV's reign. Local museums host diverse collections, from Rodin's sculptures displayed in his former private residence to Maurice Denis's symbolist works at the Saint-Germain-en-Laye Priory. The Gustave Moreau Museum holds over 1,300 paintings and 5,000 drawings in the artist's former home. Gardens are also a major draw: Sceaux Park stretches over a mile with 17th-century geometric pathways, while Albert Kahn Gardens offer a journey through Japanese, French, and English landscape styles. These sites allow visitors to explore French cultural history through architecture, decorative arts, and garden art.
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