Musée national Eugène-Delacroix Museum
Small museum in Delacroix's former Parisian studio-home
In Paris's Saint‑Germain quarter, the Musée national Eugène‑Delacroix occupies the painter's last studio and apartment, exhibiting Delacroix sketches, paintings and related documents.
Musée national Eugène-Delacroix at a Glance#
Address: 6 Rue de Fürstenberg, 75006 Paris, France
Website: https://musee-delacroix.fr/
Hours: Wed-Sun 10:30am-6pm (check site)
About Musée national Eugène-Delacroix#
The Musée national Eugène-Delacroix is a small Paris museum located in the former apartment and studio of painter Eugène Delacroix in the 6th arrondissement.
Its rooms display paintings, drawings, sketches and personal items that belonged to Delacroix and document his life and creative process.
The building preserves the studio environment and associated spaces and operates as a focused biographical museum for the artist.
The museum is situated on Rue de Furstenberg in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, close to central Paris landmarks and galleries.
- Artist’s House Collection: Located in the artist’s Paris residence, the museum holds paintings, drawings, notebooks and objects that illuminate Eugène Delacroix’s career and working practice.
What to See#
- Delacroix Studio and Apartment: The artist’s former studio and apartment retain original furnishings and display paintings, drawings, sketches and personal objects that document his working methods and life.
- Garden: A small garden and courtyard adjacent to the studio that Delacroix used as a private outdoor space; the garden is part of the museum visit when open.
How to Get to Musée national Eugène-Delacroix#
Musée national Eugène‑Delacroix is in Paris’s 6th arrondissement (rue de Furstenberg) in the Saint‑Germain area. It is about a 5‑minute walk (roughly 300-400 m) from Saint‑Germain‑des‑Prés metro station (line 4); Mabillon (line 10) is also within a 7-10 minute walk. The museum sits in central Paris, so driving is usually unnecessary and street parking is limited.
Tips for Visiting Musée national Eugène-Delacroix#
- The museum is compact-allocate 30-60 minutes and aim for mid-morning or late afternoon to avoid brief peak periods; it pairs well with a stroll around the Saint‑Germain neighborhood.
- Don't miss the small back garden and Delacroix's preserved studio; check the museum's official site for temporary closures or restoration work that might affect access.
Best Time to Visit Musée national Eugène-Delacroix#
Visit in spring or autumn to avoid summer crowds; small house museums are most pleasant in off-peak periods.
Weather & Climate near Musée national Eugène-Delacroix#
Musée national Eugène-Delacroix's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (665 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 54 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 48 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 5° - 12° | 6° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 63 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 22° | 18° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Very Good | 15° - 25° | 20° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 25° | 20° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 60 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 55 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 3° | 57 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |