Paris Attractions
Rodin Museum © Rodin Hotel Biron
Musée Rodin
The Rodin Museum is situated near the Musée d'Orsay and
is housed in what was formerly the Hôtel Biron, the beautiful
hotel where Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) once lived and worked. Inside
are many of Rodin's great marble sculptures including
The
Kiss while outside, in the garden, are famous bronzes including
The Thinker. The museum also includes many works by Camille
Claudel, Rodin's pupil and mistress, and paintings by Van Gogh,
Renoir, Manet and Rodin himself.
Address: 77 Rue de Varenne;
E-mail: penseur@musee-rodin.fr;
Website: www.musee-rodin.fr;
Telephone: (01) 4418 6110;
Transport: Métro Varenne, Invalides or Saint-François-Xavier; RER to Invalides station; bus 69, 82, 87 or 92;
Opening time: 9.30am to 5.45pm (April to September), 10am to 5.45pm (October to March); closed Mondays;
Admission: €6 (adult)
