Near Paris has placed a wonderful Chateau d Ecouen. It was built in the 16th century and is the spectacular example of Renaissance style. It is no surprise that right in this historical building has placed the National Museum of the Renaissance since 1977. The palace was built in 1538 at the place of the destroyed old fortress. For its long history, the palace saw a lot of various owners. At the beginning of the 19th century, Napoleon ordered to open there an orphanage of Legion of Honour. In 1962 this building was given to State ownership.
After a long-lasting reconstruction it was decided to open a museum, dedicated to the Renaissance art. No exaggeration to say that, all saved elements of decoration are the most outstanding museum pieces. There you can see several original fireplaces and wonderful earthenware tiled floor. Carved columns and porticoes, marvellous sculptures and art painting on the walls didn’t lose their greatness within years.
In the museum you can see a lot of various pieces of art. From old paintings and sculptures to the antique furniture. One of the main things of the exposition is a wide collection of the medieval ceramics. Most of the examples belong to the hand of a famous master Masseot Abaquesne. Outstanding medieval Gobelin tapestries made with usage of golden and silver threatens.
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Car rental office: 'Super U et drive' is located in 1.33 km (
on the map).
Fuel station: 'LD Lavage' in 1.33 km
Supermarket: 'Les Fromages de Montagne' in 0.21 km
Parking: 'Hotel Campanile' in 0.62 km
Apotheek: 'Bar Le Pic' Sous' in 0.28 km
Police station: 'Gendarmerie Nationale' in 0.74 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Restaurant - Salon de thé DELYAN Château d'Ecouen' in 0 km
Railway station: 'Gare d'Ecouen Ezanville' in 1.27 km
Nearest airports:
» Paris - Le Bourget Airport LBG - in 8 km
» Charles De Gaulle Airport CDG - in 14 km
» Pontoise Airport POX - in 21 km
» Orly Airport ORY - in 30 km
» Toussus Le Noble Airport TNF - in 35 km