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Museum of paintings, sculptures and other treasures, housed in the Hôtel Donon in the heart of Paris.
The Musée Cognacq-Jay is housed in the charming Hôtel Donon (16th and 17th centuries). It houses the collections of Ernest Cognacq and Marie-Louise Jay, the couple responsible for the creation of the Samaritaine department stores. Enthralled by 18th-century France, the Cognacq-Jays collected numerous treasures from this period, which they bequeathed to the City of Paris in 1928. The museum invites visitors to discover these treasures, and also offers a number of thematic guided tours, temporary exhibitions and workshops.
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Le musée Cognacq-Jay est une merveille discrète, abritant une collection raffinée d’œuvres d’art du XVIIIe siècle. Peintures, sculptures, objets précieux et mobilier d’époque s’y côtoient dans un écrin élégant et intimiste. On y découvre non seulement des pièces uniques, mais aussi un bel aperçu de l’histoire de l’art et du goût à la française. Une visite agréable, enrichissante, et gratuite ! Un lieu à découvrir absolument pour les amateurs d’art et d’histoire.