albert kahn musee et jardins

GothenburgProfessor

The Albert Khan was not very well organized (may be they had to many pictures to choose from). It was difficult to follow and because of that it became less interesting. The garden, however, was beautifully laid out. It's well worth a visit, although not as spectacular as we had expected.

beardedchemist

Not a house, like Hotel Nissim de Comondo, but a very well laid out garden with museum about the life and work of Albert Khan. Right by the metro at the end of line 10 (Boulogne-Porte St Cloud) this is a fascinating exposition on a man who made millions at the turn of the 19/20th century from South African gold and diamonds, and then set about projects around the world. He sponsored many educational and scientific projects in many countries, was an advocate of world peace (why doesn't anyone do that nowadays?), and had a project to document the world (the Archive of the Planet) using film and autochrome photographs (early colour photography on glass plates). He lost his fortune in the 1929 crash, and died in 1940 in Paris, perhaps before anything nastier could have been done.The garden is surprisingly diverse in a compact space. Highlights are the Japanese gardens, and the Winter Garden (a large glasshouse closed on the day we visited) the English garden is mostly a lawn. Pity there is no cafe, although apparently they have a tea ceremony sometimes.

MicFre

The flowers, the japanese style garden, and always very interesting exhibitions in the museum. I regret that the tea-room is always closed each time I go there.

ChaCarlota

For nature lovers and travellers.A little of exotic gardens with the japonese's one.Remind me of Regent park in London.The glasshouse is a testimony of the 30s architecture.Just like the city.Love it.

micko330

Great place to spend a peaceful hour or so wandering through the lovely gardens. Particularly liked the Japanese section with its koi carp. The museum itself has some fascinating photos from around the world taken mostly in the 1920s and takes probably another good 45 minutes. Easy to get to as right next to the end stop on Metro Line 10.

69mayaa

In the museum, you can see lots of pictures that Albert Kahn took all around the world. The garden is very lovely and peaceful, you can sit and relax between different kind of trees and plants. I would recommend it any time of the year.

DavidHR2014

Lovers of Japanese Gardens should not skip this little gem, hidden away near the end of the Boulogne Billancort Metro Line 10. An interesting little Musee and beautiful grounds will reward your visit.

Jb-tb

This museum is a real hidden gem! There aren't that many tourists yet, but it is worth a detour for sure! The French, English and especially the Japanese gardens are wonderful. The museum has an interesting collection of historic pictures and movies: they give a lively insight into the period during and after the First World War. Just to be sure: the museum will be renovated between January 2015 and Summer 2017 - but it will not close its doors during these months.http://albert-kahn.hauts-de-seine.net/musee/actualites/renovation-du-musee/

glensy

It's been raining all week so when a sprinkle of sunshine appeared we set out to walk in the garden for our daughter's birthday......yes everything the reviewers say is true....however don't even think of eating or drinking anything here. We took a packet of biscuits and two drinks and were sitting in the rose garden when a surly and aggressive security man almost ran up to us and informed us ( in no certain terms - in French) that we had no right to do so! Much of our enjoyment of the garden dissipated immediately. We found no mention of this rule anywhere, so beware the cookie monster who lurks within.....

SFGAL8

Located at the end of metro line 10, this is off the beaten tourist path. Wonderful collection of gardens -- Japanese, French,English, a Japanese village -- a great place to walk. The museum is an entree into the life and passions of Albert-Kahn. A fascinating man and an incredible collection of photographs.

elisaBB

just go there, and you will be in a japan dream, and don't miss the other gardens : english meadow, alpine forest, roses, it is a beautiful garden,and a few good restaurants are close to this area.metro : pont de saint cloud

940DanielR940

On our last Sunday in Paris, we ventured out to the western suburbs at Boulogne-Billancourt to visit the Albert Kahn Museum and gardens. The last Metro stop on the number 10 line (Boulogne- Pont de Saint-Cloud) is a short distance from the museum. We spent a lovely couple of hours walking through the varied and interesting gardens and then in the small but fascinating museum. The gardens while small, are well laid out and carefully maintained. The gardens would be well served by more comprehensive signage on the individual species.The museum which houses the private photo collection of Albert Kahn is very interesting.

seanbee

These gardens are just so worth a visit for those of you who have done the rounds of the more 'classic' sights of Paris. Avoid the 1st Sunday of the month as the free entrance attracts VERy long queues (you could wait for over an hour). Go on a sunny weekday and take your time. As has been said, the information leaves a bit to be desired...especially if you don't understand French. But we would have also liked some indications for the amazing trees and plants that we didn't always immediately recognise. Still....please do go..myou won't regret it!

Bob95RoseBay

An important feature is that this museum is open on May 1st and I presume other public holidays. May 1st would be ideal for a garden visit. I, too. found the Japanese garden to be superb and authentic

CFC_Chick

We decided to explore more local attractions this visit having crammed the big tourist attractions in last time. Worth a trip to explore the gardens alone and bargain 4 Euro entrance per person. We spent a very pleasant and relaxing few hours wandering through. Would love to return when they are in full bloom.