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Musee RodinvsMusee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris
Both are recommended by writers. Overall, Musee Rodin scores slightly higher than Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris. Musee Rodin comes in at #3 in Paris with accolades from 9 publications including Concierge, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Musee Rodin
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79 rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris
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Fodor's "Auguste Rodin (1840–1917) briefly made his home and studio in the Hôtel Biron, a grand 18th-century mansion that now houses a museum dedicated to his work." Full review
Concierge "Rodin's powerful bronze and stone sculptures would be stunning even if they were displayed in a parking lot, but here, they're housed in a 1728 private mansion."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"One of the most peaceful places in central Paris and a wonderful spot to contemplate his famous work The Thinker." Full review
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Afar Magazine "Here in three planes is the original design by Eiffel for the Tower, Rodin's Thinker, and mid ground with the Eiffel Tower in the background. The gardens were just perfect." Full review
Let's Go "This museum houses three of Rodin’s most famous sculptures, Le Penseur (The Thinker), La Porte de L’Enfer, and Le Baiser. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"In the Hôtel Biron, the most expressive works by Rodin are displayed in rooms with fine wood panelling." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The stately Hôtel Biron, built in 1732, has been home to Musée Rodin since 1919." Full review
Time Out "The Rodin museum occupies the hôtel particulier where the sculptor lived in the final years of his life." Full review
Afar Magazine "Le Musée Rodin is an exceptional place to get lost for a few hours and enjoy the magical world of Auguste Rodin." Full review
Afar Magazine "For a true portrait of a Paris: sit on the bench in front of Rodin's The Thinker statue and you'll see the The Dôme des Invalides, which contains Napoleon's tomb, and The Eiffel Tower in the distance." Full review
Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris Fodor's Concierge
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Not For Tourists Let's Go
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23 rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris
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Fodor's "If it has to do with Parisian history, it's here. A fascinating hodgepodge of artifacts and art." Full review
Concierge "The first museum you should go to in Paris is this superb 140-room collection dedicated to the history of the city itself."
Frommer's "If you enjoy history, but history tomes bore you, spend some time here for insight into Paris's past." Full review
Not For Tourists "The entire history of Paris in an outstanding architectural ensemble."
Let's Go "Highlights include the famous The Tennis Court Oath, Marcel Proust’s fully reconstructed bedroom, and a piece of the Bastille prison wall. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Housed in two 16th century mansions, the Carnavalet Museum details Paris's history back to its earliest Neolithic roots." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Housed in two sumptuous mansions, the Hôtel Carnavalet and the Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau, the museum relates the story of Paris from prehistoric times to the modern era." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A mammoth’s molar; the chair in which Volatire died; Robespierre’s shaving dish." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A museum on the history of Paris, including a set of Napoleon's toiletries, Proust's room, and relics of the Revolution. " Full review
Time Out "Here, 140 chronological rooms depict the history of Paris, from pre-Roman Gaul to the 20th century." Full review
