Musee Nissim de Camondo

May 21, 12 Musee Nissim de Camondo

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Often likened to a mini-Versailles, the Musée Nissim de Camondo is home to the opulent collection of decorative arts of the Count Moïse de Camondo. A lover of beautiful things, the Count had a particular talent for completing previously separated sets and devoted his life to creating his collection. An incredibly discerning...

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Manfacture des Gobelins

Apr 06, 12 Manfacture des Gobelins

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If you happen to visit any of the chateaux and grand maisons in Paris, chances are good that exquisite, impossibly detailed tapestries will cover the walls. These wall hangings, painstakingly handcrafted, serve a two-fold purpose. They are decorative, but also served to ward off the chill emanating from the stone walls in the cooler...

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