Exploring Musée Rodin, Paris France

Like the Palais Garnier, Musée Rodin is one of those places in Paris that has always been on my bucket list but I never had the chance to go. Well, this winter, I finally got the opportunity to visit the magnificent museum, located at the 7th arrondissement! Because it was in the middle of the omicron COVID-19 surge, there were only a handful of tourists, no more than 20 total at the museum on this cold December afternoon. I suppose that is only perks of COVID-19 – lack of tourists.

Geometric French Gardens at the Musée Rodin in Paris, France

Musée Rodin located at the Hôtel Biron in Paris, France

Housed in the Hotel Biron, a gorgeous villa in the middle of Paris, with neatly maintained geometric French gardens, the Musée Rodin features many of Auguste Rodin’s famous pieces indoor and outdoors, in a chronological fashion. Interestingly, Rodin also lived and worked in this mansion during his lifetime. Initially, he shared it with other artists, including writer Jean Cocteau, painter Henri Matisse, and dancer Isadora Duncan. But as of 1911, Rodin became Hotel Biron’s sole occupant.

Sketch of Rodin at Musée Rodin in Paris, France

Lovers’ Hands in Marble by Auguste Rodin, Musée Rodin, Paris

Views of Paris from Inside Musée Rodin, Paris

In addition to Rodin’s famous works, like Lovers’ Hands, The Walking Man, and The Kiss, the second floor of the museum also features works by some of Rodin’s friends as well as his personal collections. One section of the exhibition featured his collection of Chinese themed sculptures as well as works by Vincent van Gogh.

Chinese Bronze Incense Pot at Musée Rodin

Portrait of a Woman in Musée Rodin, Paris

van Gogh Self-Portrait at the Musée Rodin

Interesting fish shaped statue at Musée Rodin, Paris

Because of the location of the mansion, many points throughout the property also provide magnificent views of the Eiffel Tower and the Invalides.

Views of Eiffel Tower from Musée Rodin in Paris, France

Besides the interior of Hotel Biron, the Sculpture Garden of the Musée Rodin also houses many, if not the most famous works of Rodin, including the Gates of Hell and The Thinker. Featuring a rose garden (too bad there weren’t many roses when I visited because it was in the middle of winter), geometric French Garden, and an open park area with a large bronze fountain, the exterior portion of the museum is also equally beautiful and a great place to walk around and enjoy its surroundings.

The Thinker by Auguste Rodin at Musée Rodin in Paris, France

The Three Shades by August Rodin in Bronze at Musée Rodin, Paris

Quick Overview of Musée Rodin

Price

$14 euros per person (adult)
$6 euros audio guide
Free first Sundays of the Month between October and March
Tickets include both interior and exterior of the MuseumLocation:

Location

77 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris, France

Things to Explore Near Musée Rodin

The Invalides (Army Museum where Napoleon’s remains are held)
Museum d’Orsay
Rue Cler neighborhood for traditional French bistros, cheese shops, and chacuterie shops
Eiffel Tower