Parking near Musée Bourdelle

Finding parking near the Musee Bourdelle can be difficult. Mobypark has affordable and convenient parking options nearby. The museum is situated at 18 Rue Antoine-Bourdelle, in the 15th arrondissement. The museum is located in the studios, apartments and gardens that Antoine Bourdelle worked and lived from 1885, at No. 16 impasse du Maine.

The museum's current form was created in 1949. Henri Gautruche completed the first extension in 1961, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth Antoine Bourdelle. Christian de Portzamparc was commissioned to carry out a second extension in 1992. Paris Musees is a public institution administered by the City of Paris that manages 14 museums. The museum underwent extensive renovations for two years and will reopen in March 2023.

Cleopatra Bourdelle, his wife and daughter Rhodia dufet Bourdelle, persevered in bringing about this authentic studio-museum. Antoine Bourdelle wanted to build his museum at the end of his career, just like Rodin. Cleopatra Bourdelle lacked the funds to buy the land where the workshops were constructed in the early 1930s. Gabriel Cognac lent the money for the purchase of the land where the workshop was constructed, and never asked for repayment. This prevented the dispersal of the artworks stored on the site. Cleopatre Boudelle-Sevastos, her daughter Rhodia and Cleopatre Bourdelle became the owners of the property.

The museum consists of several sections, including a garden and a grand room, as well as Bourdelle’s apartment. The garden in the street was expanded in 1951 to include a gallery of Montauban bricks, Bourdelle’s hometown. This showcased numerous bronzes such as Le Fruit and Herakles archer, in its 1923 second version, and bas-reliefs from the Theatre des Champs Elysees.

Henri Gautruche, architect, built the grand hall (also known as the Hall of Plaster) in 1961 on the former site of Jules Dalou’s workshop, located next to Bourdelle’s. The grand hall was built to display and house monumental plasterworks to the public. Michel Dufet was Bourdelle’s son-in law and a well-known decorator. The Monument to General Alvear France, Herakles Archer, Le Fruit Sapho and Centaure Mourant are the main works displayed. The small exhibition room is also accessible.

From 1895 until 1918, Bourdelle lived next to his studio in an adjacent apartment. The museum exhibits Bourdelle's drawings, sculptures and photographs as well as furniture and personal items, including his pipes, books and Chinese artifacts.

Mobypark is a great parking option for those planning to visit Musee Bourdelle. You can park near the museum and avoid the hassle of searching for a spot in a busy area. Mobypark allows you to reserve your parking in advance. This ensures a stress-free trip to the museum.