Maison de la photographie Robert-Doisneau
Exhibition venue in Gentilly devoted to humanist photography, housed in a former 18th-century house; free admission.
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About the museum
The Maison de la photographie Robert-Doisneau is located in Gentilly in the Val-de-Marne department, the photographer's hometown. The building, one of the oldest in the town, was built in the 18th century by Jesuits as a country house. It later became the Hôtel du Paroy, before being abandoned and bought back by the municipality in 1985.
In 1992, for Robert Doisneau's 80th birthday, the town gave the building his name and turned it into a place dedicated to photography. Doisneau died in 1994, and the house opened with the exhibition “Est-ce ainsi que les hommes vivent…”, which brought together photographers from many countries. It now belongs to the Grand-Orly Seine Bièvre public territorial body.
The house does not hold Doisneau's work, which is managed by his studio. Each year it presents several temporary exhibitions devoted to humanist photography, past and present. It also runs the “La photographie à l'école” project with children, and its modest collections include prints from this project and the photography collection of the municipal contemporary art fund of Gentilly.
Highlights
- Temporary exhibitions of humanist photography
- Free admission
- Former 18th-century Jesuit country house
- “La photographie à l'école” project
- Free activity booklets for ages 7–11
- Founded
- 1997
- Operated by
- Établissement public territorial Grand-Orly Seine Bièvre
- Director
- Michaël Houlette
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Workshops for all audiences, exhibitions of children's work as part of “La photographie à l'école”, and free activity booklets for ages 7–11 (according to Visit Paris Region).
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Gentilly (RER B)
RER B, Gentilly station; bus 57 and V5, Division Leclerc stop; bus 125, Mairie de Gentilly stop; tramway T3, Stade Charléty stop
By car: boulevard périphérique, exit Porte de Gentilly.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The building is located at the end of a short dead-end street, which makes it hard to spot.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours of certain exhibitions on fixed dates, by reservation at maison.doisneau@grandorlyseinebievre.fr. Workshops and tours for all audiences; tours in French. |
