Musée du Montparnasse

Musée du Montparnasse

The Musée du Montparnasse is located in Paris, France, and opened in 1998. It has no permanent exhibition but mainly tells the history of how renowned artists from around the world came to live and work in Montparnasse in the early 20th century. It also hosts temporary exhibitions featuring artworks by both past and present artists of Montparnasse.

The Musée du Montparnasse was once the studio of Russian painter Marie Vassilieff in Montparnasse. She also registered her studio as a private club, turning it into a small restaurant that offered affordable food and drinks to artists. Modigliani, French painter Soutine, Pablo Picasso, and others were regulars here. Later, the Montparnasse eatery gradually became a gathering place for numerous artists. By 1913, it had gained international fame when renowned sculptor, painter, and filmmaker Fernand Léger gave two lectures on "modern art" there.

Musée du Montparnasse

Why Go: One of the most well-known museums in France

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: France[France]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Île-de-France Region [Ile-de-France Region]

City where the attraction is located: Paris [Paris]