At 6 Rue de Furstemberg in Paris’s 6th arrondissement, the Musée national Eugène-Delacroix occupies the last apartment and studio of the French Romantic painter. A small collection of his paintings, sketches, palettes and brushes gives a close look at his working methods and life. The visit also leads to a quiet courtyard garden with places to sit beneath a fig tree. Come for the setting and the glimpse of Delacroix at home; for a broader selection of his paintings, visit the Louvre too.
Delacroix’s last Paris home
The museum occupies the apartment where Eugène Delacroix lived from 1857 until his death in 1863. His home and studio are presented together, giving the visit a personal scale: you move through rooms associated with the artist’s daily life and work rather than a large gallery devoted solely to paintings.
The collection includes drawings, notes, letters and objects connected with Delacroix. Items from his studio, including palettes and brushes, offer a material link to his practice. Rotating exhibitions add to what is on view.
The studio and the garden
Delacroix’s studio stands apart from the main apartment building. It is one of the key spaces to include if you want to understand how the home functioned as a place of work as well as residence.
Beyond the rooms, the courtyard garden provides a quieter place to sit. Benches and chairs are set around the garden, which has a large fig tree. The small outdoor space offers a pause between the museum rooms and the surrounding streets of the 6th arrondissement.
How to plan your visit
Allow around 30 to 60 minutes for the apartment, studio and garden. The museum is compact, with a limited number of rooms, so it suits a focused visit about Delacroix’s life and working environment. Its collection includes original paintings, but it is not the place to see the largest selection of his art; works are also held at the Louvre.
For more Delacroix-related stops nearby, consider Saint-Sulpice church and Luxembourg Gardens. Check whether a Museum Pass applies to your visit before setting out.
FAQ
Where is the Musée national Eugène-Delacroix?
It is at 6 Rue de Furstemberg in Paris’s 6th arrondissement.
What can you see at the museum?
The museum includes Delacroix’s last apartment and studio, with paintings, sketches, letters and studio objects such as palettes and brushes. There is also a courtyard garden.
How long should you allow for a visit?
Around 30 to 60 minutes is enough for the compact museum, studio and garden.
Is the museum included in a Museum Pass?
A Museum Pass may cover admission. Check its current terms before your visit.
