(Last Update: 07.09.2024) For all art lovers, especially those interested in sculpture art Rodin Museum In my opinion, one of the most important addresses of your Paris trip. Especially if you are someone like me who follows the story of small details and the detail in your mind is “Thinker Statue”, then it is inevitable for you to visit this museum.
More or less, we all know the Thinker Man statue in the garden of Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital. Although I have never been to that hospital in my life, I have never gone and seen that statue with my own eyes (even as I write these lines, I am surprised that I realize this fact now), but this statue has always had a very valuable place in my eyes. Although replicas of this famous statue of Rodin are found in universities and art centers in many parts of the world, it is also significant that it is in the garden of a "mental hospital" in Turkey. “Don't think too much, you'll go crazy" message is processed so well into the brain...
Anyway, I mean, the primary reason for me to visit this museum is that famous “Le Penseur – The Thinker” was to be able to see the original statue in situ. Of course, when I visited the museum, I examined the 1903 version of my favorite statue in the garden for a long time, and traveled many times from years ago to the present day.
By the way, Rodin's pronunciation is strange, the general acceptance in Turkish is "Roden"; Actually "GhodanIt should be pronounced as ". In fact, the suffix "in" in French does not have an exact equivalent in Turkish, it is far from home, and anyway :) Imagine sitting in the dentist's chair and trying to say something between "an" or "en" while your dentist is removing your molar; Something like that 🙂 🙂 🙂 In summary, it is enough to write Rodin and read "Rodan"... Oh those French...
Of course, the museum is not just about this work, Nearly 300 of Rodin's works are on display.. That famous "La Porte de l'Enfer – The Gate of Hell" and " which reflects the figure of two facing hands, which I was very impressed byLa Cathedral – The Cathedral” study is mind-boggling. And of course, that wonderful statue depicting two lovers kissing.Le Baiser – The KissWe should not forget the study titled ". In fact, it never ends summer and summer, and the museum also hosts the works of other artists. That's why I suggest you not be satisfied with my description and go and see it with your own eyes as soon as possible.
Rodin Museum 7. borough'in, Military Museum – InvalidesIt is located in the immediate vicinity of . Metro The easiest way to reach M13 Get off at the "Varenne" station of the metro line and take a very short walk. When you arrive at Varenne station, Rodin sculptures welcome you. He leaves the station and walks backwards, InvalidesYou take 'to your right, walk a little and enter from the first street on your left. The entrance of the Rodin Museum is just ahead on the right.
The building itself is worth visiting as much as the works exhibited in the museum. Because this is a little paradise in the middle of Paris. Reflecting the architecture of the 1730s This “house” was Rodin's residence for a while. A museum since 1919 serves as.
The museum itself and its garden can be visited with separate tickets. For a very small fee, you can just visit the garden, see examples of Rodin's main works in the open air, examine the building from the outside, and enjoy living in such a paradise in the middle of Paris. You can also - if the weather is suitable - sit and relax in the pleasant and charming cafe in the garden, eat and drink something to add to your enjoyment.
As soon as you enter the museum, you start your tour from the left of the large entrance and begin your journey through the halls inside the house. The house itself impresses you as much as the works you see as you move from each hall to the next. You first start with Rodin's early works, then gradually progress through the artist's personal history. You look at the works, the building, and the beautiful garden from the window and sigh.
The Rodin Museum remained closed for a long time due to restoration, and when it reopened its doors to visitors in 2015, it was met with great interest. After that period, visitor density increased considerably. You can personally witness that it deserves this attention while walking around both indoors and in the garden.
The track inside the house takes you to the vestibule again from the right side of the main entrance, and this time you go up the stairs. Next to the beautiful sculptures on the upper floor, Monet, Van Gogh You also have the chance to see some of the works of famous painters such as. I'm sure that after you finish your tour, you will consider going down again and wandering around inside once more. You already tour the garden before or after.
Visiting the Rodin Museum is in the months of October, November, December, January, February and March. first sunday free. The museum is open every day from 10:00 to 17:45, except Mondays, and the last visit of the day is possible at 17:15 at the latest. Let us remind you that the museum is closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25. It also closes at 24:31, an hour earlier, on December 16 and 45. You can find current price information and other details from the official web page link at the end of the article.
By the way, I should point out that there is another Rodin Museum in Meudon, near Paris, and Rodin's grave It is there. Information about that museum Rodin Museum – Meudon You can find it in the article. Also in Paris, another sculpture museum as impressive as the Rodin Museum is located in Montparnasse. Bourdelle MuseumI also recommend you to see; besides Bourdelle Museum It can be visited free of charge. If you enjoy visiting places where artists lived, then Victor Hugo's House, Claude Monet's House, Balzac's House You also have options such as:
After visiting the Rodin Museummuseum shop“After wandering around for a while, he went out and went to the nearby Napoleon's tomb is also located Military Museum – Hôtel des Invalides navigable. Also located near you III. Alexandre Bridge ve Seine River on the shore Rosa Happiness on the Seine One of the places to visit while passing by.
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries…
Web address: musee-rodin.fr/en
Address: 79 Street of Varenne, 75007 Paris
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- Edith Piaf's House
- House of Alexandre Dumas – Castle of Monte Cristo
- Vaux le Vicomte Castle, Where La Fontaine Wrote His Books
- Claude Monet's House (Giverny)
- Jules Verne's House – Maison de Jules Verne (Amiens)
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