Maison de Verre, Paris

#560 among attractions in Paris

Modernist architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Maison de Verre was built from 1928 to 1932 in Paris, France. Constructed in the early modern style of architecture, the house's design emphasized three primary traits: honesty of materials, variable transparency of forms, and juxtaposition of "industrial" materials and fixtures with a more traditional style of home décor. The primary materials used were steel, glass, and glass block. Some of the notable "industrial" elements included rubberized floor tiles, bare steel beams, perforated metal sheet, heavy industrial light fixtures, and mechanical fixtures. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°51'14"N, 2°19'42"E

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31 Rue Saint-GuillaumePalais-Bourbon (Saint Thomas d'Aquin)Paris France

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Maison de Verre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Saint-Sulpice, Le Bon Marché, Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Musée national Eugène Delacroix.

~1880 ftSE
Vast church with a facade by Servandoni
Church of Saint-Sulpice, Paris
10 min walk • The Church of Saint-Sulpice is a grand Roman Catholic church nestled in the heart of Paris, France. Known for its impressive dimensions, the church is only slightly smaller than Notre-Dame and is considered the second-largest church in the city.
~1460 ftSW
Shopping, Department store
Le Bon Marché, Paris
8 min walk • Le Bon Marché is a department store in Paris. Founded in 1838 and revamped almost completely by Aristide Boucicaut in 1852, it was one of the first modern department stores. It has been a member of the International Association of Department Stores from 1986 to 2011.
~1240 ftE
Gothic architecture, Monastery, Romanesque architecture
Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris's vibrant 6th arrondissement, the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés stands as a testament to the city's rich ecclesiastical history. A pinnacle of religious and cultural significance, this storied abbey, founded in the 6th century, is one...
~1730 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Musée national Eugène Delacroix, Paris
9 min walk • The Musée national Eugène Delacroix, also known as the Musée Delacroix, is an art museum dedicated to painter Eugène Delacroix and located in the 6th arrondissement at 6, rue de Furstenberg, Paris, France. It is open daily except Tuesday; an admission fee is charged.
~1090 ftSE
Nightlife, Cinema
L'Arlequin, Paris
6 min walk • The Arlequin is a cinema in Paris, noted for its spacious modernist main theatre and its former role as a showcase of Soviet film.
~1010 ftSE
Square
Saint-Sulpice, Paris
5 min walk • Place Saint Sulpice is a large public square, dominated on its eastern side by the Church of Saint-Sulpice. It was built in 1754 as a tranquil garden in the Latin Quarter of the 6th arrondissement of Paris.
~830 ftW
Fountain
Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons, Paris
4 min walk • The Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons is a monumental 18th-century public fountain, at 57-59 rue de Grenelle in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. It was executed by Edme Bouchardon, royal sculptor of King Louis XV, and opened in 1745.
~910 ftSE
Theater
Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier, Paris
5 min walk • The Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier is a theatre located at 21, rue du Vieux-Colombier, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It was founded in 1913 by the theatre producer and playwright Jacques Copeau.
~1490 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Faubourg Saint-Germain, Paris
8 min walk • Faubourg Saint-Germain is a historic district of Paris, France. The Faubourg has long been known as the favourite home of the French high nobility and hosts many aristocratic hôtels particuliers. It is currently part of the 7th arrondissement of Paris.
~1800 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Monastery
Pentemont Abbey, Paris
9 min walk • Pentemont Abbey is a set of 18th and 19th century buildings at the corner of Rue de Grenelle and Rue de Bellechasse in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.
~1860 ftW
Neoclassical architecture
Hôtel Matignon, Paris
9 min walk • The Hôtel Matignon or Hôtel de Matignon is the official residence of the Prime Minister of France. It is located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, at 57 Rue de Varenne. "Matignon" is often used as a metonym for the governmental action of the Prime Minister of France.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Maison de Verre?

Nearby attractions include Saints-Pères Cemetery, Paris (3 min walk), Musée des Lettres et Manuscrits, Paris (3 min walk), Le Récamier, Paris (3 min walk), Saint-Germain Cemetery, Paris (4 min walk).

How to get to Maison de Verre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Maison de Verre:

Bus

Saint-Guillaume • Lines: 63, 87, N02 (2 min walk)
Varenne - Raspail • Lines: 63, 68, 83, 84, 94 (3 min walk)

Metro

Rue du Bac • Lines: 12 (4 min walk)
Sèvres-Babylone • Lines: 10, 12 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Louvre • Lines: Batobus (12 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (13 min walk)

Train

Musée d'Orsay (13 min walk)
Luxembourg (20 min walk)