Интересная коллекция 18 века Interesting 18th century collection

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The museum is located in the Marais quarter in the 16th century mansion of the former royal treasurer Donon.
It displays a collection of 18th century French paintings, Chinese and Meissen porcelain, ceramics, sculpture and furniture, all of which give museum visitors an insight into the life of the elegant Parisian society of the time. This collection was assembled by businessman Ernest Cognac and his wife, Marie-Louise Jeu, between 1900 and 1925, known as the founders of the Samaritain department store. They had no children, and they bequeathed their wonderful collection to the city. There are about 1200 exhibits in the exposition. There are a lot of paintings, looking at which today, you can imagine what people of that era looked like and what they wore. One of the interesting exhibits is a dressing table that once belonged to Madame de Pompadour, as well as various caskets and other small everyday items. The collection is located on 3 floors, and exhibitions are usually held on the first floor.
When I was there, only two were open, I don't know why. Admission to the permanent exhibition is free.