On the blog we’ve already mentioned the excellent Musée Delacroix near our hotels, but during a recent visit we noticed this sweet portrait of George Sand…

It’s a new acquisition that reminded us that the interior design of the third floor of the Hôtel les Dames du Panthéon is inspired by the famous 19th century author!

The rooms on that floor have two different styles – one dark and more classically ‘masculine’, one lighter that is reminiscent of her house in Nohant.

But there’s more that links George Sand and the hotel!

She can also be seen in a giant photo near reception, together with Alfred de Musset (and their famously torrid correspondence), and is also one of the women portrayed in a portrait in the stairwell…

Three more reason for you to visit the Delacroix Museum

1. The Museum has free guided tours on offer at least three times a week at 3pm, and they can make all the difference!

2. If you go to the Louvre, your ticket gives you free entry to the Delacroix Museum. Also, the Delacroix Museum has a 15€ ticket on sale that gives you access to the Louvre.

3. The museum’s garden is superb. Definitely requires a visit during spring or summer…

(Thanks to CM for the photos!)
For our article about Delacroix and the Left Bank, click here.

For our article about the restored Delacroix paintings in the Saint-Sulpice church, click here.

The Delacroix Museum (here) is open every day except Tuesdays from 9.30am-5.30pm

Admission: 7€

Joint ticket with the Louvre: 15€

Free app available for iOS and Android

Website: www.musee-delacroix.fr

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