Museum in Île-de-France

Art in an exceptional setting in Barbizon, the village of painters. 50Km from Paris on the A6 motorway, Lyon direction. Theatre, music, arts and painting are on show. On display throughout the year. Sat/Sun, 10th/11th Sept 2011 – Village Fair “Art Fair act IV”.

The Public Welfare – Hospitals of Paris are the result of a history spanning several centuries in the service of the poor, the wounded and the sick. Opened in 1934 the museum traces the evolution of hospitals in Paris from the Middle Ages to the early 20th Century: paintings, engravings, medical ...

Two prestigious museums, located on the doorstep of the Opera Garnier and Olympia. This wonderful collection of perfumery articles covers 3,000 years of history: miniature factory, distilling equipment, and a selection of the most beautiful bottles... Free guided tours.

A unique view of science. Many options for group guided tours, half day or full day, see the exhibits and a Planetarium show, watch a 3D or imax film at the Géode. Free brochures: 01 40 05 81 40 or promo-seniors@universcience.fr. Open daily except Mon, 10am-6pm, Sunday til 7pm. Parking fee for ...

The largest museum of Asian arts in Europe. The beautifully renovated Guimet museum offers newcomers to Asian art a journey through its exceptional collections. Temporary exhibitions, numerous cultural activities: films, concerts, shows, workshops, conferences... Japanese garden and tea ceremonie...

Émile Zola gained celebrity in 1878 thanks to the success of L’Assommoir (The Dram). It enabled him to buy this house where he lived for 24yrs until his death in 1902. Nana, Germinal, La Bête Humaine … all were created in the big workroom overlooking the Seine valley and the countryside. The writ...

The first in Europe to be dedicated to an actor, this museum perpetuates the memory of Jean Gabin (1904-1976). A video 'Jean Gabin - a childhood in Mériel" gives an insight to a little known side of the actor. Starting from the Place Jean Gabin, a tour takes you in the footsteps of the child 'Mon...

The history of Paris police from 1667 to 1944 is traced by numerous manuscripts, prints, portraits, objects and uniforms. One area is specially devoted to famous 19th and 20th century court cases and to the arrival of forensics. Mondays and Fridays 9am-5pm, Saturdays 10.30am-5.30pm. Free entry.