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SOMERSET HOUSE

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The Strand, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom
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+44 343 208 1497
2024
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2024

This huge neo-classical building stands on the same site as the original Old Somerset House, built in 1547 by order of Edward Seymour, first Duke of Somerset. On the fall of the latter, the building became royal property and a place of entertainment, but as it fell into disrepair, the court moved to St James's Palace. It was William Chambers who, in the 18th century, transformed the building in the purest Palladian style. Today, Somerset House is one of London's major cultural centers, housing the Courtauld Institute's collection since 1989. Less well known than some of London's other museums, the Courtauld Institute boasts a superb private collection, notably of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists, including such masters as Degas, Cézanne, Van Gogh and Gauguin. Somerset House is an important venue for exhibitions, events and art fairs. There's always something going on, with exhibitions, workshops, discussions and other cultural events. Its superb courtyard is the venue for summer concerts and film screenings under the stars. In winter, a skating rink is set up in a 100% fairytale atmosphere. Its exceptional architecture has been used as a backdrop for many famous films, including The Duchess and Love Actually. It's an institution not to be missed on your visit to the capital - you won't be disappointed, whatever the program!


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Magnifique petit musée, petit par sa taille mais grand par ses collections qui ne présentent que des chef d'oeuvres. De très beaux Cézanne. L'occasion aussi de voir des Van Gogh parmi les plus beaux sans la foule de la National Gallery!

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