At 158 Boulevard Haussmann in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, Musée Jacquemart-André occupies the former home of art collectors Édouard André and Nélie Jacquemart. Its rooms preserve the feel of a 19th-century residence, with a grand staircase, elegant salons and a winter garden alongside paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. Look for Italian Renaissance works and paintings by artists including Botticelli, Rembrandt and Tiepolo. The visit follows five parts of the house, and there is a café with a terrace for tea or a break among the interiors.
A collectors’ home on Boulevard Haussmann
Musée Jacquemart-André is housed in the 19th-century Paris residence of Édouard André and Nélie Jacquemart. André, an heir to a banking fortune, and Jacquemart, a painter, built a collection of art and furnishings while travelling in Europe and beyond. They brought works into a home designed for both private life and society gatherings. Today, the house and collection can be seen together, so the rooms are part of the visit rather than a neutral backdrop to the art.
The collection spans European art and decorative objects, with a particular strength in Italian Renaissance painting and 18th-century French art. Works associated with Botticelli, Bellini, Perugino, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Tiepolo and Fragonard are among the names represented. Sculpture, tapestries, furnishings and other objects add to the sense of a lived-in collection assembled over time.
Five sections to explore
The visit is divided into five parts: the state apartments, informal apartments, winter garden, Italian gallery and private apartments. The state rooms bring paintings and decorative arts into the formal spaces where the couple received guests. In the more informal rooms, furnishings and decoration show a different side of the house. The private apartments complete the route through the residence.
The winter garden is a glass-roofed room with a marble courtyard and a double-helix staircase. Its architecture makes it one of the principal spaces to pause in between the furnished rooms and galleries. In the Italian gallery, look for works from the 15th and 16th centuries. The collection also includes Dutch and French paintings, so the visit moves between different schools and periods rather than following a single national collection.
Plan time for the house as well as the art
The mansion is at 158 Boulevard Haussmann, in the 8th arrondissement, within reach of the Champs-Élysées. The route combines art viewing with rooms preserved as part of the former home. To see the collection in context, include the state and private apartments as well as the galleries and winter garden.
Temporary exhibitions add another reason to visit, though busy exhibition periods can bring queues and more crowded rooms. Arriving early or later in the day, or choosing a quieter day, can give you more room to look closely. Staff can also offer insight into the art and literature connected with the collection.
The property has a café and terrace, suitable for a pause after the galleries. The café looks onto the courtyard, and the setting also suits tea or an apéritif. Check the museum’s official website for current exhibition and visit details before setting out.
FAQ
Where is Musée Jacquemart-André?
It is at 158 Boulevard Haussmann in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, within reach of the Champs-Élysées.
What can you see at Musée Jacquemart-André?
The museum combines the former home of Édouard André and Nélie Jacquemart with their art and decorative-arts collection. The visit includes five sections, among them the winter garden and Italian gallery.
How many sections are there to visit?
There are five: state apartments, informal apartments, winter garden, Italian gallery and private apartments.
Is there a café at the museum?
Yes. There is a café and terrace overlooking the courtyard.
