Paris,
Thursday 17 May 2012 -
19:00
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Guimet Museum - museum of Asian art
Industrialist Emile Guimet may not have been an artist himself, but his collection of Asian artwork was in itself worthy of a full-scale museum. It was founded during his lifetime and has never ceased growing richer in artwork since.
The French Indochina collections, along with French archaeological collections, add a great deal to the overall effect. The restoration that lasted from 1996 to 2000 has left a more contemporary setting for the visitor - admire works coming from Afghanistan, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Korea and Indonesia…
Getting there:
Metro stop: Iéna
RER C: Pont de l'Alma
Bus lines: 22, 30, 32, 63, 82
Leisure activities
Shops, boutiques and malls
