Experts' Choice Award Musee de la Chasse et de la Nature
What the experts agree on
This quirky Le Marais museum in a 17th-century mansion explores humanity's relationship with nature through hunting history, art, and taxidermy. Expect an eclectic mix of weapons, paintings, and curious collections that make it one of Paris's most
“Every aspect of the animal world, including the themes of hunting myths and legends, its traditions and practices, and the development of firearms, is highlighted here.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "Mark this down as one of Paris's most bizarre—and fascinating—collections." Full review
Lonely Planet "The delightful Hôtel Guénégaud (1651) is positively crammed with weapons, paintings, sculpture and objets d’art related to hunting and, of course, lots and lots of trophies." Full review
Time Out "The history of hunting and man's larger relationship with the natural world are examined in things like a quirky series of wooden cabinets devoted to the owl, wolf, boar and stag." Full review
Let's Go "This eclectic museum isn’t just about bloodshed—it displays hunting-themed arts, weaponry, and stuffed animals that explore man’s relationship with nature through the history and practices of hunting." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Dedicated to the art of hunting, with juxtapositions of contemporary art. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Lions and tigers and bears…oh my, this museum has everything for the aspiring naturalist." Full review
Frommer's "This surprising little "hunting and nature" museum explores the relationship between humans and nature via the art of hunting, which remains quite popular in France." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Zoom out. What’s this place all about?
It doesn’t often make the top ten list for travelers, but it should: the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature (the Hunting and Nature Museum) has..." Full review
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