The Nissim-de-Camondo Musuem

Based in an elegant early 20th-century mansion inspired by Le Petit Trianon in Versailles, at the heart of Paris' 8th arrondissement and not far from the famous Monceau Park, the Nissim-de-Camondo Museum contains a remarkable collection of 18th-century French decorative arts, assembled by the Count Moïse de Camondo. Rare furniture, Beauvais and Aubusson tapestries, Sèvres porcelain, paintings, sculptures and gold objects are among the treasures that bear witness to this rich banker's passion for decorative art. As well as admiring some magnificent furniture and collector's items, you can also see how an aristocrat's home was run in the early 20th century, boasting every modern comfort available at the time. As you explore its various rooms, from the drawing rooms to the library through the dining rooms, kitchen, pantries, bedrooms and bathrooms, you'll appreciate the peaceful and refined atmosphere of yesteryear that this splendid place exudes in abundance…