Museum of Romantic Life
The Musee de la Vie Romantique, the Museum of Romantic Life, is located in the home of painter Ary Scheffer (1795-1858). It is situated where once stood ancient religious buildings dedicated to St. Lazare. In 1792, this area became the property of the State and was turned into a vast park.
In 1820, this park was divided into separate lots, where they built mansions with gardens, Scheffer's house being one of them. Scheffer built the house in 1830, to which he added two studios and a fountain. The house became a museum in 1983, dedicated to art and literature between 1820-1860.
The Museum of Romantic Life presents a diverse collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, furniture, ceramics, and art objects. It is divided into two sections, and the first floor is dedicated to Georges Sand; the second floor contains works of Ary Scheffer and other artists of his time.
The Rose Bakery tearoom stays on the grounds of the Hotel Scheffer-Renan at 16 Rue Chaptal, open from Tuesday to Sunday. You can enjoy several kinds of delicacy cake accompanied by a refreshing cup of lovely tea. We are sure that it is the perfect romantic destination for you and your lover to hang out when visiting Paris.
Address: 16 rue Chaptal, Paris, France
