Photo Essay: Exploring the Recently Renovated Rodin Museum, Paris

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The recently renovated Rodin Museum, photo by Virginia Jones
After a three-year renovation, the Rodin Museum recently reopened to the great joy of Parisians and visitors alike. On a recent trip to Paris, I spent a rainy afternoon touring the beautifully restored Hôtel Biron, where the museum is housed. Having visited three times since 2007, it has always been one of my favorites, so naturally I was anxious to see the improvements. We were not disappointed. With a fresh coat of paint, the exquisite chandeliers cleaned, the lovely old mirrors reflected the magnificent sculpture. I was particularly drawn to the new room where Rodin’s studio is recreated. The restoration has allowed more of his work to be exhibited which is a treasure. A memorable afternoon spent in one of Paris’s most beautiful museums…

The recently renovated Rodin Museum, photo by Virginia Jones

The recently renovated Rodin Museum, photo by Virginia Jones

The view out the window of the recently renovated Rodin Museum, photo by Virginia Jones

The recently renovated Rodin Museum, photo by Virginia Jones

Staircase at the recently renovated Rodin Museum, photo by Virginia Jones

The recently renovated Rodin Museum, photo by Virginia Jones

The recently renovated Rodin Museum, photo by Virginia Jones

The renovated Rodin Museum in Paris, photo by Virginia Jones

The gardens at the Rodin Museum, photo by Virginia Jones
Lead photo credit : The recently renovated Rodin Museum, photo by Virginia Jones
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