(Last Update: 10.01.2026) In this article, I have been to Paris several times and now something different I want to introduce a new place for those who want to do it. Especially If the subject of photography interests you, where you can come across different photography exhibitions in a nice gallery. Maison de la Photographie Robert Doisneau, ie Robert Doisneau Photography HouseI think you might be interested in.
When I heard the name Robert Doisneau, I first thought that this was a place where the famous photographer's photographs were exhibited, but it was not... As far as I understand, Doisneau's heirs did not allow this; Let's not say that they did not allow it, but they chose to follow a different method: They kept all the negatives in the famous photographer's house, which he used as a workshop for years, but it is not open to visitors. The house I want to talk about in this article is to keep the name of Robert Doisneau alive. 1996opened in; Moreover, the choice of the name Robert Doisneau has a meaning:
Robert Doisneau was born in Gentilly on April 14, 1912.In, two steps away from this gallery, 39 Avenue Raspail 94250 Gentilly He was born at. Gentilly (jantiy) just like Courbevoie, Maisons-Laffitte, Enghien Les Bains It is listed as a "province" on the map, but for me, as someone who thinks on the scale of an Istanbulite, all of these are neighborhoods, let's not call them neighborhoods, but districts...
Gentilly Located just south of Paris, surrounding Paris ring roadIt is a “ville” located right on the border of , but for an Istanbulite, this place is just like Courbevoie It can be perceived as a district of Paris. So for me, that's Paris, even now. Grand Paris is located within its borders. This is not a very qualified place, but after all, it is a quiet, modest and tidy neighborhood.
To reach Gentilly and hence the Robert Doisneau House of Photography RER-BTake the southbound trains of GentillyYou get off at , exit the station, turn right and walk straight ahead. The road seems to bend to the right at some point, but you walk straight and go downhill; Then you cross the pedestrian crossing and go down the stairs. The entrance to the gallery is at the back of the house, where you see the plain wall; You can reach it by going around on the right.
If you don't want to walk RER-BWhen you exit from , take the number 57, which passes from the stop right there. to the public bus you ride and Queen After getting off at the stop, you turn left and enter the pedestrian path on the right, you will see it a little further on the right. M4 of the metro Port d'Orléans After getting off at the station, take the 125 Town hall It is also possible to reach it by getting off at the stop.
Maison de la Robert Doisneau is a small two-storey house. One of the old stone houses of Paris from the 18th century. At the entrance, the officer sitting at the information desk greets you and then says "Entré Libre".Admission Free" says. Yes here Maison de la Robert Doisneau is free It can be visited. So be it; because it is a very small place. So, if the exhibition here is not very important to you, you do not need to come here specifically, but if you want to do something different in Paris and are staying on the Port d'Orléans side, University campus or Montsouris Park If you happen to be there, I suggest you visit this place.
The day I visited here, there was Henri Salesse's "Nouveau Monde", that is, "New World" photography exhibition. Henri Salesse was a photographer who worked for the state for years. Especially the documentary photographs he took after the Second World War are interesting. When you look at the photos, you realize how miserable most of France was living 60 years ago. Then you become hopeful for your own country and think, "There is always hope."
As soon as you enter the door, you can start examining the photographs in both the right and left halls. It's a small place anyway. Then you go upstairs. It's usually quiet because it's a place that not everyone is very aware of. You also enjoy visiting a place that very few people know about. For example, when we were traveling, there were only three or four other people…
You can visit the second floor in 5-10 minutes, depending on how much the photos interest you; On the upper floor, namely the attic, there are toilets and the management office. As you can see, this is the extent of the exhibition area, so I think you can spend a maximum of 15-20 minutes here. You go down again, look at the brochures and books on sale, and then you complete your trip.
It is a pity not to see the works of Robert Doisneau, one of France's most important photographers of the twentieth century, here. From what I learned, there is no place where not only his works are exhibited, but his photographs travel all over the world with different topics. Me too a while ago Rodin Museum in MeudonI came across such a periodical exhibition in; So I was lucky... You can already find Doisneau's photographs in many bookstores in Paris, and in thick books; If you see them, open them and take a look at their pages...
In fact, if photography is your thing, it's undoubtedly the most important place to see in Paris. Marais Districtin La Maison Européenne de la Photographie, but it wasn't time to write that. Those who have the opportunity should definitely visit there before I write. In fact, visit there first, then go here 😉
After this short trip in Gentilly, you can go back to the town hall and take the 125 in the opposite direction and return to where you started, or if you want to do something much nicer, walk up the same route. RER Before coming to the station, turn right from Place Mazagran and walk down, peripheral pass under it to the other side, tram When you reach the road, turn left and walk a little further on the left side. University campus, on your right Montsouris Park They are waiting for you, both of them are beautiful. Also in this area is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Paris. Orchid Street Features.
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries…
Web address: maisondoisneau.grandorlyseinebievre.fr
