Tucked away on the elegant rue de Varenne in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, Le Musée Rodin (Rodin Museum) is one of those rare places where art, architecture, and nature blend so seamlessly that visiting feels less like touring a museum and more like stepping into an artist’s inner world. Dedicated primarily to the works of Auguste Rodin, France’s most celebrated sculptor, the museum offers a serene, immersive experience that stands apart from the city’s larger, more crowded cultural institutions.
The museum is housed in the Hôtel Biron, an exquisite 18th‑century rococo mansion where Rodin lived and worked during the final years of his life. In 1916, Rodin donated his entire collection—sculptures, drawings, photographs, and even works by friends like Van Gogh and Monet—to the French state, on the condition that the mansion be turned into a museum dedicated to his art
The Sculpture Garden: Art in the Open Air
One of the museum’s greatest pleasures is its sculpture garden, a peaceful green oasis just steps from the Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides. Wandering the pathways, you’ll encounter Rodin’s most iconic works in the open air, where shifting light and weather give them new life throughout the day.
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