The Nissim de Camondo Museum is a mansion located on the edge of Parc Monceau, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. It houses a reconstruction of an 18th-century aristocratic residence, built in 1914 by architect René Sergent. The property also features a private garden designed by Achille Duchêne.
A banker and passionate collector, Count Moïse de Camondo (1860–1935) assembled an extraordinary collection of 18th-century French wood paneling, furniture, paintings, sculptures, carpets, tapestries, objets d’art, porcelain, and silverware — all of exceptional quality. In memory of his son Nissim, who died for France in 1917, he decided to bequeath his life’s work to the French state, which entrusted its management, according to his wishes, to the museum of Les Arts Décoratifs.
Nearly 90 years after opening to the public, the Nissim de Camondo Museum — the mansion and its collections — now requires extensive restoration to ensure that this exceptional heritage may continue to enchant visitors from around the world. For this reason, the Arts Décoratifs launched a major renovation and modernization project in August 2024.
This exceptional and exclusive visit is led by Ariane James-Sarazin, Chief Heritage Curator in charge of the 17th- and 18th-century collections and the Nissim de Camondo Museum, and Sophie Motsch, Curator
This a French language visit.
Register online, in dollars or Euros, using the ticket options below. To register by check or by wire transfer, please contact Cassandra Surer (cassandrasurer@yahoo.com)
