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Musée Cognacq-Jay

Museums & Art Centres
The Musée Cognacq-Jay,  housed in a beautiful former 16th century mansion, displays the stunning collection of Ernest Cognacq and his wife Louise Jay, the founders of the famous department store La Samaritaine, who donated their collections to the City of Paris in 1928.

The museum contains an exceptional collection of 18th century artworks, including paintings by Boucher, Chardin and Fragonard, drawings by Watteau, sculptures, stamped furniture and other precious items (jewellery, snuff boxes, Saxony porcelain, etc.).

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Musée Cognacq-Jay

8 Rue Elzevir
75003 Paris
France