Paris Lep Collections?

[coloradeo]

I am taking a family trip to Paris. Not sure what kind of time we’ll have, but are there any publicly accessible collections in Paris of note or are the interesting collections mostly behind University or museum walls?

Thanks,

Eric

[jmg]

The easiest way would be to visit the National Museum of Natural History and especially the "Great Gallery of Evolution" (75005). That said, one can admire in Paris several private collections.
There are also some shops of stuffed animals and entomological material that are worth the visit. The most famous is called Deyrolle and is located rue du Bac (75006).

www.mnhn.fr/

www.mnhn.fr/fr/visitez/lieux/grande-galerie-evolution

www.deyrolle.com/

www.deyrolle.com/savoir-faire/etalage

galerie-chardon.fr/

claudenature.com/index.asp?p=114

www.nature-et-passion.com/ 

Another great opportunity to see (and buy) many butterflies (and other insects), the International Entomological Encounters of Juvisy in September.

juvisy-bourse-ento.over-blog.com/

[wollastoni]

The Great Gallery of Evolution in the MNHN is a must-see, but the exhibited insects are not that rare and interesting.
Unfortunately you won't have access to the insect collections of the MNHN.

I agree that Nature & Passion, Claude Nature are good spots to buy insects in Paris.
I would also add the Mondain gallery : 25 rue de Bourgogne in Paris.

Deyrolle is a must-see too but insects are expensive and not so rare.

Then of course, there are tons of private collectors, but you need to know them.

If you can attend Juvisy

[coloradeo]

Thanks for the tips! I made it over to Nature et Passion during my spin through Paris, but unfortunately it was closed that afternoon! Guess it wasn't meant to be. Anyway, thanks for sharing your country for a quick trip!

Eric

[wollastoni]

Too bad, I hope you had a pleasant time in the beautiful Paris though !