Housed in what was once the painter’s apartment and studio, this small museum is dedicated to Eugène Delacroix, one of the greatest artists of the Romantic period. Delacroix was old and sick when he moved here in 1857 to be closer to the church of St-Sulpice, where he was decorating a chapel. He managed to finish the paintings, 3 years before he died here, in 1863. “It takes great fortitude to be yourself,” he once said, and he certainly had it: At his death, he left behind some 8,000 paintings, drawings, and pastels. Though none of his major works are in the museum, several smaller paintings decorate the walls, including the mysterious Mary Magdalene in the Wilderness. Furniture, mementos, and other personal items are displayed, including the artist’s palette and paint box. The museum is located on the exquisitely beautiful place de Furstenberg, a small, leafy square.
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Musée National Eugène Delacroix
6 pl. de Furstenberg, 6th arrond.

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Neighborhood
Latin Quarter (5th & 13th Arrondissements)
Hours
Wed–Mon 9:30am–5:30pm (1st Thurs of month until 9pm)
Transportation
Métro: St-Germain-des-Prés or Mabillon
Phone
01-44-41-86-50
Prices
Admission 7€ adults, free for children 17 and under
Web site
Musée National Eugène Delacroix

Map
6 pl. de Furstenberg, 6th arrond. ParisNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.