Musée Lambinet: A Versailles Treasure Trove

The Musée Lambinet, a municipal museum in Versailles, provides a captivating journey through the city's art and history. Since 1932, it has been located in the hôtel Lambinet, a private mansion designed by Élie Blanchard in the 18th century. Nathalie Lambinet bequeathed the building and her collections to the city in 1929. The museum's diverse collection spans from the Renaissance to the mid-20th century, featuring paintings, sculptures, drawings, engravings, furniture, and objets d'art. The museum showcases the art of living in Versailles during the 18th century and the history of the city, especially its role in the French Revolution. The museum is organized to present the history of the museum and its collections through major donors, art history rooms, a reconstruction of an 18th-century apartment, and the history of Versailles from the 17th to the 20th centuries. Visitors can explore the museum's three floors, each offering a unique perspective. The ground floor details the museum's history and collections through major donors. The first floor features art history rooms with sculptures, paintings, furniture and a recreation of an 18th-century apartment. The second floor is dedicated to the history of Versailles from the 17th to the 20th century.