Fondation Custodia, Paris

Name: Fondation Custodia
Address: 121 rue de Lille, Paris, 75007, France
Telephone: +33 1 47 05 75 19

#697 among attractions in Paris

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum

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The Fondation Custodia is an art collection in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, focusing on European Old Master works, including works by Dutch, Flemish, Italian and French artists. It was founded in 1947 by the collector and art historian Frits Lugt and his wife Jacoba Lugt-Klever to house their collection of drawings, prints and paintings. Located at 121 rue de Lille, it occupies the Hôtel Turgot, an 18th-century mansion. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°51'41"N, 2°19'11"E

Address

121 rue de LillePalais-Bourbon (Invalides)Paris 75007 France

Contact

+33 1 47 05 75 19

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Fondation Custodia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fondation Custodia?

Nearby attractions include Institut Néerlandais, Paris (1 min walk), Palais Bourbon, Paris (2 min walk), Place du Palais-Bourbon, Paris (3 min walk), Hôtel de Brienne, Paris (3 min walk).

How to get to Fondation Custodia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fondation Custodia:

Bus

Assemblée Nationale • Lines: 63, 73, 83, 84, 87, 94, N01, N02 (2 min walk)
Pont de la Concorde • Lines: 87 (3 min walk)

Metro

Assemblée Nationale • Lines: 12 (2 min walk)
Solférino • Lines: 12 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Port des Champs-Elysées • Lines: Batobus (8 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (8 min walk)

Train

Invalides (8 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay (8 min walk)