Musée des monuments français, Architectural museum in 16th arrondissement of Paris, France.
Description
The Musée des monuments français is an architectural museum housed in the Palais de Chaillot, displaying plaster casts of building elements from French monuments. The collection contains about six thousand casts of sculptures and decorative details representing various periods and construction styles.
History
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc founded the museum in 1879 to document and preserve French architectural heritage through reproductions. This project allowed scholars to study important details from monuments in one place without risking damage to original sites.
Culture
The museum displays casts from French Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals, bringing together sculptural details that are scattered across the country. Visitors can examine these works side by side and understand how medieval craftsmanship expressed itself across different regions.
Practical
The museum is located in the Palais de Chaillot with convenient public transport access in Paris. Plan adequate time to walk through the displays, as the collection is extensive and spread across different sections.
Did you know?
The museum contains detailed replicas of cathedral portals and façade sections from the Middle Ages that would be unreachable in their original locations. These casts allow visitors to see artistic details up close that sit high above ground or in inaccessible places at actual cathedrals.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (16th arrondissement of Paris).
Paris houses several museums dedicated to Asian art. The Musée Guimet holds one of the most significant collections outside Asia, featuring works from India, China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. The collection includes Buddhist sculptures from Afghanistan, Chinese bronzes, Japanese woodblock...
Palais de Chaillot
116 m
Musée de l'Homme
161 m
Jardins du Trocadéro
186 m
Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine
21 m
Cinéaqua
148 m
Musée national de la Marine
173 m
Théâtre national de Chaillot
65 m
Palace of the King of Rome
126 m
Parvis des droits de l'homme
123 m
Musée national de la Marine de Paris
195 m
Fontaine du Trocadéro
208 m
El pueblo español tiene un camino que conduce a una estrella
191 m
Equestrian statue of Maréchal Foch
141 m
Orgel des Auditorium Maurice Ravel
117 m
Bibliothèque de la Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
29 m
Esplanade Joseph-Wresinski
122 m
Esplanade Bernard-Dupérier
179 m
Grave of Lemoine
218 m
Grave of Mantion-Frémont
218 m
Grave of Cierplikowski
218 m
Grave of Berès
218 m
Grave of Michard-Pélissier
218 m
Grave of Oranie-L'Host-Sander
218 m
Grave of Busnot
218 m
Grave of Cadet
218 m
Grave of Peyrecave
218 m
Grave of Bonnichon
218 m
Horses and Dog
156 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes