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Cernuschi and Monceau: art, then air

Two neighbouring places for a compact afternoon: a free permanent collection, then a pause among the trees.

Sunlight through trees beside a path in Parc Monceau, photographed in 2022

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The point of this pairing is its simplicity. Give the museum your attention first, then let the park be the part of the day without a task. You do not need a third stop to make an afternoon feel complete.

Choose a few objects to look at slowly, rather than trying to account for the entire collection. Outside, keep your next appointment loose enough for a seat or a short walk. The two entries below link to their own practical details, including museum closures and the park’s seasonal timetable. This is an editorial suggestion assembled from official information, not a timed tour. If travelling with a pushchair, read the museum’s visitor conditions before setting out.

01.

Musée Cernuschi

Start with the permanent collection. Leave space for whatever catches your eye rather than racing through every room.

7 avenue Vélasquez
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02.

Parc Monceau

Let the park be the pause after looking. Choose a short loop or a seat under the trees and check when the gates close.

35 boulevard de Courcelles
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