National Museum of the Renaissance

Venture north of Paris to see this eclectic collection of Renaissance art and objects

Visit the National Museum of the Renaissance with Go City®

• Explore this excellent collection of Renaissance art in a perfect setting.

This attraction requires a Paris Museum Pass

You'll receive a free Paris Museum Pass when you purchase an All-Inclusive Pass from Go City. This added extra gives you free entry to dozens of top museums and monuments. You'll need to make sure you download it ahead of your trip to the National Museum of the Renaissance.

About this experience

Discover the incredibly diverse collections of Renaissance art, objects and furniture at the National Museum of the Renaissance.

The museum is housed in the Château d'Écouen built in 1555. Although later additions were added to the original castle, it remains a fine example of Renaissance architecture.

The collection is among the most esteemed of the period. It includes paintings, tapestries, silversmith/goldsmith art, stained glass, ceramics, enamel plaques, furniture, wood carvings, arms and armor. 

Highlights: 

• 16th Century Tapestries: David and Bathsheba and The life of a Man
• Statuette of Daphne: gilded silver and coral
• An early copy of da Vinci’s Last Supper painted by Marco d'Oggiono
• Stained glass including a portrait of King Francis I in prayer (1550s)
• 15th-century painting of Voyage of Ulysses, The Ascent to Calvary and The Crucifixion 
• Intricately carved furniture pieces including dressers, chairs, chests and choir screen 
• Elaborate fireplaces depicting biblical scenes elaborate paintings and ornamentation

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