Musée Moissan, Paris

Name: Musée Moissan
Address: Paris, France

#794 among attractions in Paris

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The Musée Moissan is a museum dedicated to Henri Moissan, winner of the 1906 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. It is maintained by the Université René Descartes-Paris 5 faculty of pharmaceutical and biological sciences, and located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris at 4, avenue de l'Observatoire, Paris, France. It is open by appointment only; admission is free. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°50'37"N, 2°20'11"E

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Luxembourg (Odéon)Paris France

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Musée Moissan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jardin du Luxembourg, Palais du Luxembourg, Fontaine Médicis, Musée du Luxembourg.

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Park with manicured lawns and statues
Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris
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17th-century palace and senate building
Palais du Luxembourg, Paris
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Palais du Luxembourg stands as a grand testament to the city's royal history. Originally built in the early 17th century for Marie de' Medici, the mother of King Louis XIII, this regal residence exudes the grandeur and elegance of a...
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Fountain, Jean-François-Thérèse Chalgrin
Fontaine Médicis, Paris
9 min walk • Nestled within the verdant tranquility of the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris, the Fontaine Médicis is a hidden gem that offers a serene escape from the bustling city streets. This ornate fountain, with its rich history and picturesque setting, is a must-visit for those...
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Museum, Art museum
Musée du Luxembourg, Paris
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Sprawling cemetery with famous graves
Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris
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Nightlife, Cinema, Jazz club
Cinéma du Panthéon, Paris
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~880 ftS
Baroque architecture, Fountain, Gabriel Davioud
Fontaine de l'Observatoire, Paris
5 min walk • The Fontaine de l'Observatoire is a monumental fountain located in the Jardin Marco Polo, south of the Jardin du Luxembourg in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, with sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. It was dedicated in 1874.
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Theater, Concerts and shows
Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe, Paris
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~1420 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema
Studio des Ursulines, Paris
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~1160 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas, Paris
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Church, Baroque architecture, Architecture
Val-de-Grâce, Paris
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Which popular attractions are close to Musée Moissan?

Nearby attractions include Musée Zadkine, Paris (4 min walk), Rue d'Assas, Paris (4 min walk), Fontaine de l'Observatoire, Paris (5 min walk), Musée de Minéralogie, Paris (6 min walk).

How to get to Musée Moissan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Musée Moissan:

Bus

Michelet • Lines: 83 (3 min walk)
Auguste Comte • Lines: 38, 82, N14, N21 (3 min walk)

Train

Luxembourg (6 min walk)
Port Royal (7 min walk)

Metro

Vavin • Lines: 4 (9 min walk)
Notre-Dame des Champs • Lines: 12 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (22 min walk)
Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (28 min walk)