Musée Bourdelle

The Musée Bourdelle is a museum in Paris, France, located at 18, rue Antoine Bourdelle, in the 15th arrondissement, in the former workshop of French sculptor Antoine Bourdelle. Except on Mondays, the museum is open every day. The permanent collections are open to the public for free. Falguière and Montparnasse-Bienvenüe are the closest metro stations.

Antoine Bourdelle, a student of Rodin, created a number of colossal works, notably the Isadora Duncan and Nijinsky-inspired modernist relief friezes at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées. The sculptor's previous residence and studios, which were also used by Eugène Carrière, Dalou, and Chagall, now house this museum. What an energizing space. The progress of Bourdelle's equestrian monument to General Alvear in Buenos Aires, as well as his superb Hercules the Archer is traced in a 1950s addition. Bronzes, including numerous studies of Beethoven in various guises, are housed in a new wing designed by Christian de Portzamparc. You may look at the permanent collection for free (which includes most of the better portions, to be honest) — no euros required!

Location: 18 Rue Antoine Bourdelle, Paris, IdF 75015

Website: https://www.bourdelle.paris.fr