A Day in the Eighteenth Century: Chronicle of a Parisian Townhouse

Imagine stepping through the doors of an 18th-century Parisian mansion, a time when the art of living and refinement reached their peak. This is the immersive experience offered by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs with this unique exhibition. Through carefully crafted scenography, you are invited to explore the salons, bedrooms and kitchens of these iconic residences, where aristocrats, artists and philosophers rubbed shoulders. Art objects, exceptional furniture, costumes and everyday accessories reveal the secrets of a society in full cultural effervescence, between sumptuous parties and preserved intimacy.

The French art of living, between splendour and intimacy

The exhibition highlights the social codes and rituals that punctuated the lives of the elite: from the rising of the master of the house to dinners with guests, including parlour games and gallant conversations. Rare items, such as porcelain services from Sèvres, embroidered silk dresses and furniture stamped by the greatest cabinetmakers, illustrate this unique savoir-vivre. Multimedia displays and sound reconstructions will immerse you in the hushed atmosphere of these places, where every detail mattered. This is a unique opportunity to understand how the 18th century shaped the French art of living, which is still celebrated today.

To prolong your immersion in the refinement of 18th-century Paris, don't miss a visit to the Cognacq-Jay Museum.

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