Musée Lambinet

The Musée Lambinet is an art museum housed in a private mansion with about 35 rooms spread across three floors, displaying paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects. The collection features artworks spanning multiple styles and periods, including works by notable sculptors and furnishings representing different movements.

The building was constructed in 1751 by architect Élie Blanchard as a private residence for Joseph Porchon, reflecting 18th-century wealth and design tastes. It later became a municipal museum when Nathalie Lambinet donated it to the city of Versailles in 1932.

The collection traces how French artistic taste evolved over centuries through paintings, sculptures, and furnishings from different periods. Walking through the rooms, you notice how each era's style shaped what people chose to display and keep.

The museum sits within walking distance of the Palace of Versailles, making it easy to visit while exploring the town. Set aside enough time to move through all three floors at a comfortable pace, especially if you want to look closely at the smaller decorative items.

The second floor holds a collection of maps, plans, and documents showing how Versailles transformed from a royal residence into a modern city. These materials reveal the urban story that most visitors overlook when focusing on the palace itself.

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: December 6, 2025 17:42