Luxembourg Museum, Art museum in 6th arrondissement of Paris, France
The Luxembourg Museum is an art museum in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, housed in a classical building within the sprawling gardens. It presents rotating exhibitions featuring works by French and European artists in its refined galleries.
The building opened in the mid-18th century as one of France's first public art museums and initially housed works from the royal collection. Its role as an exhibition venue for art has proven lasting and continues to evolve.
The museum sits within the Luxembourg Gardens and displays works that show French artistic development across different periods. Visitors can observe how artistic movements are reflected in the pieces on view.
The museum is open daily to visitors, with extended hours on certain days of the week for those wishing to visit later. The spaces are fully accessible for wheelchair users and offer a comfortable visiting experience.
The museum shares its location with a historic tearoom where visitors can enjoy traditional French pastries and hot beverages after their visit. This charming blend of culture and food makes the experience complete.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1750
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 19 Rue de Vaugirard, 75006 Paris
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-19:00; Monday, Friday 10:00-21:30; December 24 10:00-18:00; December 31 10:00-18:00; January 01 10:00-18:00; December 25 off
Phone: +33140136200
Website: http://museeduluxembourg.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.84861,2.33403
Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:31
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114 m
Hôtel de Luzy
101 m
Fontaine de la Paix
133 m
Phidias
40 m
Triomphe de Silène
122 m
Monument à Delacroix
117 m
L'Hiver
95 m
François Rude
35 m
Jean-Antoine Houdon
25 m
La Peinture
73 m
Eugène Delacroix
49 m
James Pradier
40 m
Stefan Zweig
47 m
Théodore Rousseau
60 m
Ludwig van Beethoven
61 m
L'Effort
46 m
2 rue Guynemer
126 m
Antoine Barye
62 m
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
47 m
Louis David
38 m
Aimé Millet
73 m
La Messagère
73 m
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134 m
Presbytère de Saint-Sulpice
33 m
Pierre-Paul Prud'hon
46 m
Pavillon Guynemer
92 m
Chapelle du Petit Luxembourg
79 m
Jardin d'hiver du Petit Luxembourg
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