Transfer from the Maillol Museum to Paris airports

History and visit to the Maillol Museum in Paris
Curiosities around the Maillol Museum
Transfer from the Maillol Museum to Paris airports

History and visit to the Maillol Museum in Paris

The Maillol Museum, located in a private mansion on rue de Grenelle in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, was founded in 1995 by Dina Vierny, muse and executrix of the sculptor Aristide’s estate Maillol. Spanning four thousand two hundred and fifty square meters, it presents a permanent collection of works by Maillol, as well as temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, including sculptures, paintings and drawings. Recognized as a public utility by the French state, the museum is easily accessible via bus lines no. 63, 68, 69, 83, 84, and 95, or by line 12 from the Rue du Bac metro station. The visit can be enhanced by booking a van VTC for the most comfortable experience.

The meeting between Dina Vierny and Aristide Maillol, when she was only fifteen, marked the beginning of a decisive collaboration for the artist’s work , focused on the beauty of the female body. Vierny became the model for major works by Maillol and played a key role in preserving his legacy, notably through the donation of Maillol’s monumental sculptures to the state, which were placed in the Tuileries gardens by André Malraux. The Dina Vierny-Musée Maillol Foundation, inaugurated in 1995 in the Hôtel Bouchardon, is the fruit of Vierny’s dedication to Maillol’s art, crowning thirty years of effort and a meticulous fifteen-year renovation carried out with the architect Pierre Devinoy.

Curiosities around the Maillol Museum

The district surrounding the Maillol Museum is overflowing with riches, offering a range of unmissable cultural and historical sites in the heart of Paris. A walk along Boulevard Saint-Germain reveals a unique atmosphere, characterized by its famous literary cafés, such as the Café de Flore and the Deux Magots, major meeting places for 20th century intellectuals, as well as its luxury boutiques where Parisian elegance is in the spotlight. The Musée d’Orsay, a few steps away, fascinates visitors with its unrivaled collections of Impressionist and post-Impressionist works, testifying to the artistic ferment of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Nearby, the Jardin des Tuileries invites you to relax in an exceptional bucolic setting, offering shaded paths, refreshing pools and sculptures that dot this royal garden. Lovers of history and architecture will not fail to visit the Hôtel des Invalides, where the military history of France is highlighted, housing under its golden dome the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte, a visit which provokes reflection and admiration.

In the surrounding area, the Seine, with its quays listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, offers a unique perspective on the city. A cruise on the river allows you to discover architectural gems from a privileged view. Furthermore, the Latin Quarter, with its labyrinth of historic streets, its old bookstores and its famous universities, such as the Sorbonne, embodies the intellectual and bohemian heart of Paris. Exploring these emblematic sites, located near the Maillol Museum, considerably enriches the Parisian cultural experience, forging a close link with the rich collection of works of art that the museum offers.