Musée Fournaise
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Description
Located on the Impressionists’ island of Chatou, La Maison Fournaise in the 19th century was a prime spot for a colourful artistic crowd that came to have fun and dance on the water’s edge. Won over by the charm of the lovely building and its idyllic setting, which he called “the prettiest spot anywhere around Paris”, Auguste Renoir used its gorgeous balcony as inspiration and backdrop for his famous “Luncheon of the Boating Party”, in 1880.
Accessible from Paris by RER A, La Maison Fournaise has since 1992 housed a museum above its restaurant, and owns a rich collection of paintings and archives from the golden age on the banks of the Seine (not exhibited at present). To mark the centenary of Renoir’s death, the museum has been revamped and now offers a brand-new visit-with-show that pays tribute to the artist in an original immersive experience.
Renoir in hologram!
Enter the museum and, in the company of the famous painter, explore the Chatou of the late 19th century as if you were there.
All along the visit in reconstructed period décors, Renoir comes to life before your eyes thanks to new technologies, and tells you about his life, his hopes, and his work. A series of holograms, digital animation and videos will totally immerse you in the period of the Impressionist painters.
A stunning setting for learning in a fun way!
Visits start every 30 minutes. Arrive 15 to 20 minutes before the time. Length of the visit-with-show: approximately 60 minutes.
Booking recommended.
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Days and opening hours
All year round, every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 10am–12:30pm / 2–6pm Saturday and Sunday: 10.30am-1.30pm / 2pm-6pm
Departures every half hour. Last departure 1 hour before closing. Reservation recommended.
Prices
- Full price: € 9, reduced price: € 7, group price or young person under 18: € 6. Conditions of access to reduced and free rates detailed on their website.
Group rates Reception of groups is gradually resuming but remains limited due to sanitary measures. Do not hesitate to contact them for any inquiries.
Adult groups Group made up: (from 10 people): 6 € per person Commentary "La guinguette des Fournaise" (duration: approximately 20 minutes): € 60 per group The reservation is effective after payment of a deposit of an amount equal to 20% of the price of the visit.
The show course is accessible to 15 people at a time (departures every half hour). For larger groups, please contact us in order to best adapt the organization of the visit to your needs.
Young audience groups Educational animation (visit + workshop): 100 € per class Tales: 65 € per class Educational visit Colleges and high schools (1h30): 100 € per class Educational-reading visit (2h): 160 € per class
Privatization - privilege evening Quote on request
Company day Quote on request.
Facility
- Parking
Services
- Shop
Tour
Spoken languages
- French
Documentation languages (home)
- French
Single mean time tour
50 minsSingle services tour
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
Accessibility
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
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