Musée National De Céramique
Musée National De Céramique
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RebeccaJ61
Saltash, UK23 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
Once again what could be a fantastic experience was spoiled by a very rude and unpleasant man who sat at a small table by the entrance checking bags.If staff are not able to cope with visitors not speaking French fluently perhaps they should be in another job!
Once in the museum I was completely overwhelmed by the beautiful collection of ceramics particularly the early European faience pottery.
Everything is well laid out but some displays had been moved around and someone had forgotten to come back and put things straight again which was a bit disappointing for a prestigious museum like this one.
Once in the museum I was completely overwhelmed by the beautiful collection of ceramics particularly the early European faience pottery.
Everything is well laid out but some displays had been moved around and someone had forgotten to come back and put things straight again which was a bit disappointing for a prestigious museum like this one.
Written October 13, 2022
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Julian I
35 contributions
Mar 2022
This museum has a truly world-class collection of ceramics, be they porcelain, faience, terracotta or other varieties, with objects from different parts of the world and different periods of history. The works from Sèvres in the 18th and 19th century are central to the collection and perhaps the most outstanding part of the collection. I titled the review a depository because a modern museum would have realized by now that less is often more. Objects are on shelves that are often too high to see properly and there is no way for a non-specialist to distinguish which are the best and the most important works. At least they are grouped by region and by period. Do go there as there are wonders to see and much to appreciate but be prepared to be frustrated by how the collection is organized and displayed.
Written April 18, 2022
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Solar7seven
Brighton and Hove, UK463 contributions
Mar 2022
wonderful museum, full of the best of the best, really worth a visit. I was their 2 hours and could have been 3, it closes 12.45-2pm for lunch each day, you can return same day if you want. The staff at the desk were very helpful, a total delight, thank you Sevres for a morning of joy. Short 10 mins walk across the bridge if you get of at the end of metro line 9, easy
Written March 31, 2022
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MZTParis
Paris296 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
For years I hesitated to visit this museum, then finally I pushed open its door, and I had a most wonderful surprise.
I’d expected being bored (I accompanied a friend set to visit this museum) seeing grandma’s porcelain tea cups and saucers over and over again, but this museum is so much more than that.
On display, all safeguarded in glass cases, are cups and saucers indeed, but so too vases of all sizes, plates, serving dishes, cooking utensils, ornaments, sculptures, statues, and paintings done in porcelain. Of these items, some date from several centuries BC, yet a few are also of our era.
Each item is numbered and on the floor of each case the history of each item is noted. Unfortunately, this is only in French, but if you often visit Paris museums then you will know that the French are inclined to give information only in their own language.
The museum’s official name is : Sèvres - Cité de la céramique.
Its address is 2 Place de la Manufacture, and it is in the town of Sèvres, 10.5 kms (6.5 miles) south-west of Paris.
Getting to the museum is in no way a problem, it even makes for a nice Metro ride on Line 9 which runs from Chatelet to Pont de Sèvres station which is the end of the line.
When you descend – you must do so at exit (sortie) 2, you will see ahead the massive building of the museum which borders the River Seine. Cross the river on Pont de Sevres and keep on walking towards the museum: it will be a 10-min walk, but you will not even know you are walking because you will not be able to take your eyes off the residential barges docked on both sides of the bridge.
The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day of the week but Tuesday.
It will cost you 6 euros to go in.
The museum is not actually for children. I am sure that not only would they be bored, but you would have to watch them all the time, because if they should bump into one of those glass cases, I do not want to be around to see the damage.
I can tell you this though, that this museum has a most friendly and helpful staff.
I highly recommend that after the museum you stroll through the adjoining Saint-Cloud Park where you will be able to have a drink, or a snack, at one of the park’s numerous open-air cafes. Prices are a little on the steep side, but then you will be sitting under trees, a fountain or two within sight and many beautiful statues too.
Next, I suggest that you return to Paris on the Tram (Tramway as the French call it). It is the T2 Tram and named Val de Seine. The stop is Musée de Sèvres and the stop is right in front of the museum, and bordering the River Seine of course.
As Sèvres falls within Zone 2 of the Paris public transport network, you can get to the museum on an ordinary Paris transport ticket. (Price 1.90 Euro.) Of course, you would have to buy another ticket for your return to Paris. You can instead buy a Paris transport day ticket which will allow you to ride the Paris metro, buses and trams until mid-night. That ticket will cost you 7.30 Euro and the ticket is known as a Mobilis.
Buy it at the station where you start your day’s outing.
I’d expected being bored (I accompanied a friend set to visit this museum) seeing grandma’s porcelain tea cups and saucers over and over again, but this museum is so much more than that.
On display, all safeguarded in glass cases, are cups and saucers indeed, but so too vases of all sizes, plates, serving dishes, cooking utensils, ornaments, sculptures, statues, and paintings done in porcelain. Of these items, some date from several centuries BC, yet a few are also of our era.
Each item is numbered and on the floor of each case the history of each item is noted. Unfortunately, this is only in French, but if you often visit Paris museums then you will know that the French are inclined to give information only in their own language.
The museum’s official name is : Sèvres - Cité de la céramique.
Its address is 2 Place de la Manufacture, and it is in the town of Sèvres, 10.5 kms (6.5 miles) south-west of Paris.
Getting to the museum is in no way a problem, it even makes for a nice Metro ride on Line 9 which runs from Chatelet to Pont de Sèvres station which is the end of the line.
When you descend – you must do so at exit (sortie) 2, you will see ahead the massive building of the museum which borders the River Seine. Cross the river on Pont de Sevres and keep on walking towards the museum: it will be a 10-min walk, but you will not even know you are walking because you will not be able to take your eyes off the residential barges docked on both sides of the bridge.
The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day of the week but Tuesday.
It will cost you 6 euros to go in.
The museum is not actually for children. I am sure that not only would they be bored, but you would have to watch them all the time, because if they should bump into one of those glass cases, I do not want to be around to see the damage.
I can tell you this though, that this museum has a most friendly and helpful staff.
I highly recommend that after the museum you stroll through the adjoining Saint-Cloud Park where you will be able to have a drink, or a snack, at one of the park’s numerous open-air cafes. Prices are a little on the steep side, but then you will be sitting under trees, a fountain or two within sight and many beautiful statues too.
Next, I suggest that you return to Paris on the Tram (Tramway as the French call it). It is the T2 Tram and named Val de Seine. The stop is Musée de Sèvres and the stop is right in front of the museum, and bordering the River Seine of course.
As Sèvres falls within Zone 2 of the Paris public transport network, you can get to the museum on an ordinary Paris transport ticket. (Price 1.90 Euro.) Of course, you would have to buy another ticket for your return to Paris. You can instead buy a Paris transport day ticket which will allow you to ride the Paris metro, buses and trams until mid-night. That ticket will cost you 7.30 Euro and the ticket is known as a Mobilis.
Buy it at the station where you start your day’s outing.
Written March 26, 2017
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LevniB
Ankara, Türkiye155 contributions
Dec 2013 • Couples
It's a little far away from the center but still easily accessible with Metro Line #9.
Museum building is really beautiful. It's a well designed museum with full of ceramics from Carolengian to Ottoman, Chineese to Delft, Iranian to French... Bookshop is also full of important books about the subject. So if you're interested in ceramics, you must visit this museum. If you don't, you can try one of the magnificent museums in the center.
Museum building is really beautiful. It's a well designed museum with full of ceramics from Carolengian to Ottoman, Chineese to Delft, Iranian to French... Bookshop is also full of important books about the subject. So if you're interested in ceramics, you must visit this museum. If you don't, you can try one of the magnificent museums in the center.
Written December 5, 2013
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Tramble
Frankfort, IL449 contributions
Feb 2015
To arrive at thie fascinating museum, take Metro Line 9 to the end, exit and walk over the bridge that crosses the Seine. View the china designed for royalty. Experience the virtual exhibit in which one can create a custom platter. VIsit the showroom of the Sevres modern collective art, for sale on site. Enjoy lunch across the street from the museum or walk into town about 10 minutes away.
Written July 4, 2015
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BennyMalaga
Malaga, Spain89,728 contributions
Sept 2011 • Couples
Sevres is one of the suburbs of Paris and one can take the metro to the Pont de Sevres to get to the museum. From the metro station there, one has to cross the long bridge to get to the museum. Be sure to walk on the right side of the bridge. The museum is a large building that displays all sorts of porcelain and ceramic, from many different manufacturers, such as Sevres and Meissen. There is a beautiful portrait of a young woman created in faience that calls attention for its beauty. It has vivid colors and was created in 1878 in Paris. One goes up the stairs to the gallery upstairs and at the entrance there is a painting gallery with many good paintings. The entrance hall upstairs has many very large ceramic and porcelain jars, many of them using Art Nouveau designs. There is a beautiful fireplace made of ceramics. There are many cabinets that show off all of the porcelain plates.
Many of the porcelain pieces apparently belonged to Madame du Barry and Madame de Pompadour, the mistresses of Louis XV.
Many of the porcelain pieces apparently belonged to Madame du Barry and Madame de Pompadour, the mistresses of Louis XV.
Written September 14, 2011
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jackiehnz
New Zealand56 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
As other reviewers have commented, there is almost nothing in English, no audio guide, no guided tours. Two wings of the museum were closed - no idea why - the shop had disappeared, there was no loo paper in the toilets and no café on site.
I love porcelain and ceramics so was thrilled to see the collection, but oh dear, the museum needs a makeover and some marketing to make it a destination for tourists and something for locals to be proud of. I did find one interactive display - design your own plate - which was fun, and one 4 minute video in English. This place feels like a forgotten backwater
Unless you speak French, don't bother with the website
I love porcelain and ceramics so was thrilled to see the collection, but oh dear, the museum needs a makeover and some marketing to make it a destination for tourists and something for locals to be proud of. I did find one interactive display - design your own plate - which was fun, and one 4 minute video in English. This place feels like a forgotten backwater
Unless you speak French, don't bother with the website
Written May 26, 2014
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Barbara M
Toronto, Canada28 contributions
Oct 2011 • Couples
When I am in Paris this museum is always on my list though I don't always have time to visit. It is well organized so that you can look at the ceramics of a particular era and be assured that it is of the best quality. I think that older children would enjoy visiting the museum as it is not overwhelming. The museum is easily accesible via the M9 train; the stop is M Pont de Sevres. I enjoy crossing the bridge to Sevres and looking at the river where one can see houseboats and a Yacht/Boat club that has an excellent modern design. If you cross over to the other side of the bridge, you see an island that used to be home to a car factory. I imagine workers going there in peace and war and wonder about their lives. So the visit to the museum involves more pleasures than that of the museum. The next time I go I intend to explore the town of Sevres which will be another adventure for me on a Paris trip.
Written July 12, 2012
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Barbara Joy C
Sanibel Island, FL130 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
We enjoyed this museum because we are collectors of French porcelain. We would recommend this museum to others who are also interested in this subject. However, there is only a minimal amount of information presented in English on the museum's expository plaques. We only recommend this place for people who can read and understand French, as we do.
Written July 30, 2015
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For a single traveller late April early May 2018 -
Are there any tours from Paris (not museum pass)?
Can I see the workshops at all?
How long to allow here?
Tks
Written April 11, 2018
J’ai communiqué les coordonnées réelles du Musée à Tripadvisor et demandé une mise à jour de la page. Désormais, l’adresse et le positionnement géographique du Musée sont conformes à la réalité
Written January 12, 2019
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