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The Musée Cognacq-Jay is an art museum in Paris that was founded by Marie-Louise Jaÿ (1838-1925) and her husband Ernest Cognacq (1839-1928). The founders and owners of the La Samaritaine department store built a large collection of valuable furniture and works of art from between 1900 and 1925. The Cognacq-Jay Museum includes works by François Boucher, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Jean-Baptiste Greuze, Maurice Quentin de La Tour, Sir Thomas Lawrence, Hubert Robert, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, and Jean-Antoine Watteau.

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Musée Cognacq-Jay
8 Rue Elzevir
75003 Paris

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 18:00
Thursday
10:00 – 18:00
Friday
10:00 – 18:00
Saturday
10:00 – 18:00
Sunday
10:00 – 18:00

Closing of the museum at 17h on 24 and 31 December.

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0+Free
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8 Rue Elzevir, Paris

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Musée Cognacq-Jay, located in the heart of the Marais district in Paris, offers visitors a glimpse into 18th-century French art and decorative objects. Housed in a beautiful 16th-century mansion, the museum showcases the private collection of Ernest Cognacq and his wife Marie-Louise Jay, founders of La Samaritaine department store.

    The museum's strengths lie in its intimate atmosphere and well-curated collection of paintings, sculptures, furniture, and decorative arts from the Age of Enlightenment. Visitors appreciate the opportunity to view works by notable artists such as Fragonard, Boucher, and Canaletto in a more personal setting compared to larger Parisian museums.

    However, some visitors find the museum relatively small and feel that the collection, while of high quality, is somewhat limited in scope. The lack of extensive information in languages other than French can be a drawback for international tourists. Additionally, the museum's focus on a specific period and style may not appeal to those seeking a more diverse or contemporary art experience.

    Despite these minor drawbacks, the Musée Cognacq-Jay is generally well-regarded for its charming ambiance, free admission, and the chance to explore a lesser-known yet significant collection of 18th-century art in Paris.

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