Maison de la photographie Robert Doisneau, Photography museum in Gentilly, France.
The Maison de la Photographie Robert Doisneau occupies a 17th-century mansion originally known as Hotel du Paroy and now houses rotating and permanent photography collections. The building displays works focused on humanistic photography and visual storytelling throughout its galleries.
The museum was founded in 1997 and named after Robert Doisneau, a French photographer born in Gentilly who documented daily life on Paris streets. This connection to the artist's local roots shaped the museum's focus from its beginning.
The house functions as a space for photographs that capture people and their everyday moments. The exhibitions invite visitors to discover stories through images and consider how photography shapes the way we see the world.
The museum typically opens in the afternoon and early evening on weekdays, though checking the schedule ahead of time is helpful. Free activity booklets are available for children, and the location in Gentilly makes it easily accessible from central Paris.
The museum operates a specialized bookstore featuring an extensive collection of photography publications. This collection makes the place an important resource for researchers, students, and photography enthusiasts seeking to explore the medium more deeply.
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