Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Garden at the Musee Rodin

The Garden at the Musee Rodin is located in Paris, France at the Rodin Museum, which features works by French sculptor, Auguste Rodin.  The garden covers about 9 acres and contains a rose garden, an ornamental garden, a rock garden known as the "Garden of Orpheus," and a water garden known as the "Garden of Springs."

Visitors can stroll under chesnut and linden trees, follow foot paths through hydrangeas and bamboo in the Garden of Springs, and enjoy peonies and ferns in the Garden of Orpheus.  Throughout the garden, many of Rodin's sculptures can be seen.  (Although I've never understood why The Gates of Hell sculpture is located behind the rose garden!)

 The garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:45 PM.  Admission for the garden alone is 1 euro.  If you'd like to see the museum, admission is 9 euros.
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  1. Alex J. CavanaughNovember 28, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    A garden featuring his work would be cool. I went to see one of his exhibits many years ago.

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    1. Sherry EllisDecember 1, 2012 at 11:15 AM

      I really enjoyed visiting the gardens and museum. Rodin was a talented sculptor!

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  2. Hilary Melton-ButcherNovember 29, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    Hi Sherry - the origins of the work Gates of Hell is interesting .. read at Wiki .. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gates_of_Hell

    I must say I'd love to visit this garden and museum .. one day as it's not that far away - under the Channel.

    Took me to Rodin too - and that can't be bad - thank you! Hilary

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    1. Sherry EllisDecember 1, 2012 at 11:16 AM

      Thanks for sharing the link! You'll enjoy seeing the museum and gardens. I did!

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  3. JoanneNovember 29, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Looks quite interesting. I've been to the Rodin Museum in Philly - they have quite a few of his sculptures, but alas no garden.

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    1. Sherry EllisDecember 1, 2012 at 11:17 AM

      I've never seen the museum in Philly. I loved visiting the museum in Paris! If you're ever there, check it out!

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  4. Elle SeesDecember 1, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    i would suggest going to this! i've been only in fall and winter, but still a gorgeous place

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    1. Sherry EllisDecember 1, 2012 at 11:18 AM

      I loved visiting this place! My husband and I visited in June, when the roses were blooming. It was really lovely!

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  5. Tina L. HookDecember 4, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Really gorgeous. This makes me want to plant more of these sculpted evergreens in the backyard.

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    1. Tina L. HookDecember 4, 2012 at 9:34 AM

      PS this is the updated link back to my blog.

      www.girlwithanewlife2.com

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