National School of Fine Arts
14 Rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris
Metro : Saint-Germain-des-Prés
The Cour du Mûrier: I highly recommend stepping into the Cour du Mûrier; it is one of the most serene and secret cloisters in Paris, filled with copies of antique statues and architectural fragments that make you feel as though you’ve been transported to a hidden Italian courtyard in the heart of Saint-Germain.
Heir to the royal academies of the 17th century, the National School of Fine Arts was located on the site of a former small Augustinian convent in 1816.
Built in the early 17th century, the convent chapel is the oldest building of the school. Be sure to see the courtyard, the chapel of the Petits Augustins and the Mulberry court located in the former convent cloister.
Do not hesitate to enter the main building and cross the beautiful courtyard and monumental glass building for temporary exhibitions and works by Veronese and others.
My Tip: To discover hidden gems of Saint-Germain-des Prés, this is the experience I suggest.
