Musee des Tissus et des Arts Decoratif

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9 / 10

11 expert reviews

“The collections of this conservatory of the art of the cloth are designed around two great opposing poles- the West and East.”

– Michelin Guide

Fodor's Fodor's
"Housed in an 18th-century mansion, the museum has fine collections of silverware, furniture, objets d'art, porcelain, and tapestries."
Fodor's Fodor's
"These two museums recently combined to create one of France's most extensive collections of decorative arts and the world's largest textile collection, which spans nearly 2,000 years." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Next door to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, in the 1730 L'Hôtel de Villeroy, is an even more interesting collection." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Extraordinary Lyonnais and international silks are showcased here." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Musée des Arts Décoratifs displays 18th-century furniture, tapestries, wallpaper, ceramics and silver." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Among the furniture and objets d’art, there’s a five-octave harpsichord by Donzelague, the 18th-century creator of musical instruments." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"In a successful bid to recreate an 18C interior this Museum displays furniture stamped by the finest wooden furniture makers (Oeben, Riesener), as well as works of art." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"These two museums recently combined to create one of France's most extensive collections of decorative arts and the world's largest textile collection, which spans nearly 2,000 years." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"These two museums recently combined to create one of France's most extensive collections of decorative arts and the world's largest textile collection, which spans nearly 2,000 years." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Among the furniture and objets d’art is a five-octave harpsichord by Donzelague...next door in the l’Hôtel de Villeroy takes you through 2,000 years of priceless fabrics from around the world." Full review