Musée Rodin

A fun fact about Musée Rodin in Paris is that it was originally the Hôtel Biron, a grand mansion built in the 18th century. The sculptor Auguste Rodin rented rooms there in 1908 and later, in 1911, the French government took over the building. Rodin, in an agreement with the government, donated his entire collection of sculptures, drawings, and archives on the condition that the mansion be converted into a museum dedicated to his work. This beautiful museum, surrounded by lush gardens featuring some of Rodin's most famous sculptures, including "The Thinker" and "The Gates of Hell," offers visitors a unique combination of art and history in a stunning setting.