Book the Cognacq-Jay Museum, elegant Private Mansion in the heart of the Marais
An exceptional collection of 18th century art in a historic Private Mansion in the Marais
Among the great families who have left their mark on the history of the capital, the Cognacq-Jay family is perhaps the most flamboyant. This family epic is intrinsically linked to the unique history of the Musée Cognacq-Jay.
This couple of collectors from the beginning of the twentieth century was very early on in their commitment to the promotion of fine art. As early as 1925, Ernest Cognacq planned temporary exhibitions of his personal collections at the Samaritaine. Some time later, he acquired a set of 18th century woodwork as frames for the museum he planned to install in the building next door. Although he never saw his project come to fruition, his plan was pursued by Edouard Jonas, an antique dealer and advisor to the owner of the Samaritaine, and the beneficiary of the bequest, the City of Paris.
In the heart of the Marais, this superb Private Mansion brings together the collection of the founder of the Samaritaine department stores. It presents a beautiful collection of paintings and sculptures by the masters of the 18th century, as well as furniture and objets d'art.
The Hôtel Donon, built in 1575 and which has housed the museum since 1990, has been constantly transformed, refurbished and redecorated, and is a testament to the architecture of the rich mansions and refinement of Paris. Some of the museum's rooms, revisited by the famous designer Christian Lacroix, are perfectly suited to the organization of events in an elegant and intimate setting.
A fabulous setting for your most intimate receptions
The Cognacq-Jay Museum offers a most elegant setting for your professional events. The Salon à boiseries is particularly suitable for your business cocktails. The Grand Comble, which resembles the hull of an overturned ship, will host your conferences or even your dinners in the strictest of intimacies.
For your larger receptions, seduce your guests with a reception in the charming garden or in the elegant interior courtyard. It's an opportunity for you to follow in the footsteps of the Samaritan's founders.
Configurations and capacities of the Cognacq-Jay Museum
The spaces are available outside of public opening hours: Monday during the day and evening, and Tuesday through Sunday, mornings before 10am and evenings after 6pm
Spaces available to hire
Rates before tax
Large Attic
Starting at 4 500 €
Garden
Starting at 3 500 €
Court
Starting at 2 500 €
These rates are applicable as of January 1, 2023. They are given as an indication and do not include additional costs (surveillance, guide-lecturers, cleaning, security, technical permanence), each event being subject to a precise estimate.
Shooting and filming are also allowed within the Cognacq-Jay Museum. You can contact us for a precise estimate according to your needs.
Private visit of the Cognacq-Jay Museum
Private visit (2h maximum): 550€ HT
Access to the Cognacq-Jay Museum
Subway: Saint-Paul, Chemin Vert and Rambuteau
Parking : BHV - 4, rue de lobau
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Free museum from the family that started the Samaritaine department store, among other things. They also have some trinkets on display like a small decorated gun used to spray perfume, and now I want one. It is lovely and well decorated and well worth a visit. Even better, it is free to enter!
A brilliant free museum. The couple who gifted it to the city were avid collectors of fine art. This is their private game and the collections of paintings sculptures furniture and porcelain though small is of very high quality. The toilets at many levels down. There are free lockers to put your bags in. You need a €1 or 2 coin to do so but it is returned.
It's a really great museum ,has a nice vibe to it. I really enjoyed the displays and sadly when I visited there wasn't much shown but it's still a must to visit. Also the staff was really kind.
A very beautiful museum to visit, it has lots of good collections of art. The museum is really beautiful and you should visit if you live in Paris to know more about art and culture. The surrounding areas are also beautiful. Right now there is a very beautiful temporary exhibition and it's a must see.
Not a free museum. Very mini, with only 13 rooms. The staff was indifferent, except for the gentleman standing guard at the door. Compared with other museums in Paris with rich collections, I have to say that the tickets are too expensive. I spent half an hour looking at all the exhibits I could.
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