The museum, which is in a wing of Musée du Louvre, has collections recreating 'the art of living' from the Middle Ages to the present day. Jewellery, silverware, glassware, ceramics, furniture and wallpapers are all on display. The evolution of jewellery design over the last seven hundred years can be seen, particularly in the 18th century under Louis XV when French influence set European tastes. Among special gold ornaments is a magnificent gold and enamel set of necklace, two bracelets, earrings and belt buckle, and spectacular Art Nouveau creations by René Lalique and Paul and Henri Vever, whose Silvia Pendant shows a young girl with gold dragonfly's wings.

Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Decorative Arts Museum)
197 Rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris
France

Tel.     +33 1 44 55 57 50
Fax     +33 1 44 55 57 84
Web    www.ucad.fr
           
Open

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11 - 18.00
Wednesday 11 - 21.00
Saturday, Sunday 10 - 18.00
Closed Monday