Sculptor’s Home & Studio · Meudon · Day Trip from Paris
Musée Rodin Meudon & the Paris Museum Pass
Rodin lived and worked at the Villa des Brillants in Meudon for the last 20 years of his life. A quieter, more intimate Rodin experience than the Paris museum — and free for everyone to visit.
Admission
Free
On the Museum Pass
Included
Reservation
Not required
Open
Weekends, Mar–Sep
From Paris
~25 min (RER C)
Last updated: July 2026 · Details verified
Do I need the Paris Museum Pass to visit Musée Rodin Meudon?
No — admission to the Meudon site (Villa des Brillants) is free for everyone, with or without the pass, and no reservation is needed. It’s part of the Paris Museum Pass network, but since there’s no entry charge the pass saves you nothing here. Think of it as a free add-on for Rodin fans. Meudon opens on weekends only, 28 March – 27 September 2026, and it’s about 25 minutes from central Paris by RER C.
Musée Rodin Meudon — Fast Facts
Address
19 Avenue Auguste Rodin, 92190 Meudon
Train
RER C to Meudon-Val-Fleury — then 15 min walk uphill. Or RER C to Bellevue then 10 min walk.
Opening hours
Saturday–Sunday only, 28 March – 27 September 2026, 10am–6pm (last entry 5:15pm)
Closed
Monday to Friday · outside the late-March to late-September weekend season
Admission
Free — no ticket required
On the Museum Pass?
Yes, but entry is free for everyone anyway
What to Know Before You Visit
The Villa des Brillants is the house and studio where Rodin lived from 1895 until his death in 1917, and where he was buried alongside his companion Rose Beuret in the garden. The site is far more intimate than the Hôtel Biron in Paris — a working artist’s home rather than a grand mansion. The house itself is modest; the draw is the studio spaces, the extensive gardens, and the sense of being in Rodin’s actual working environment rather than a curated museum setting.
Seasonal opening: Meudon is open on weekends only, from 28 March to 27 September 2026. If you’re visiting Paris outside these months, or only on weekdays, you cannot visit this site. Plan your itinerary around this constraint before making the journey.
Combine with the Paris Rodin Museum: Meudon is free, and the Paris Musée Rodin (Hôtel Biron) is included on the pass. Many visitors find the Meudon site works best as a complement to — not a substitute for — the Paris museum. See the major sculptures and collection at the Hôtel Biron first, then visit Meudon for the personal, biographical context. Both in one day is a full day devoted to Rodin.
Collection Highlights
Highlight 1
Rodin’s Studio
The large studio where Rodin worked on major commissions during his Meudon years, including The Gates of Hell. Plaster casts, tools and working models are displayed as they were during his lifetime.
Highlight 2
The Villa des Brillants
The house itself — a modest 18th-century villa — contains personal furniture, objects and photographs that give an intimate picture of Rodin’s domestic life and the artists and writers who visited.
Highlight 3
Rodin’s Grave
Rodin is buried in the garden alongside Rose Beuret. Above his grave stands a cast of The Thinker — one of the most visited sculptural grave markers in France.
Highlight 4
The Gardens & Views
The grounds overlook the Seine valley and, on clear days, Paris. Several sculptures are placed throughout the gardens. The setting is genuinely beautiful in summer.
Visitor tip: The walk from Meudon-Val-Fleury station is uphill — comfortable but noticeable. Wear good walking shoes. The site is uncrowded even on summer weekends, which is part of its appeal. Bring a picnic — the gardens are pleasant and there are no cafés on site.
Getting There from Paris
Take RER C (direction Versailles-Chantiers or Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines) to Meudon-Val-Fleury — about 25 minutes from Paris Austerlitz or Saint-Michel Notre-Dame. From the station it’s a 15-minute uphill walk following signs for the Musée Rodin. Alternatively, alight at Bellevue station (one stop further) for a slightly shorter and flatter walk. There is no direct bus from the station to the museum. Taxis are limited in Meudon — better to walk.
Make a Full Day of Rodin
Meudon is free to visit. Pair it with the Paris Musée Rodin at the Hôtel Biron — its €14 entry is included on the Paris Museum Pass — for a full day devoted to the sculptor, plus 50+ more venues across the city.
No. Admission to the Musée Rodin Meudon is free for everyone, and no reservation is required. It’s part of the Paris Museum Pass network, but because there’s no entry fee you won’t save anything here — it’s simply a free add-on for anyone exploring Rodin. Where the pass does pay off is the Paris Musée Rodin at the Hôtel Biron, whose €14 entry is included.
Yes, for a different reason. The Paris museum is about the art — the major sculptures, the collection. Meudon is about the man — his studio, his home, where he lived and died. If you have a genuine interest in Rodin rather than just ticking off the major works, Meudon adds significant biographical depth. And since it’s free, there’s no reason not to add it if you’re in Paris on a weekend during the season.
You can, but you’ll get more from the visit if you’ve already encountered Rodin’s major works. The Meudon site assumes some familiarity with the sculptor’s life and career — there’s less interpretive material and the displays are less comprehensive than at the Hôtel Biron. First-time Rodin visitors should prioritise the Paris museum, which is open daily year-round and has the primary collection.
Most visitors spend 1 to 1.5 hours on site, including the studio, house and gardens. The site is not large. Combined with travel time (roughly 40 minutes each way from central Paris including the walk from the station), budget a half-day for the full excursion. Saturday afternoons in July and August are the busiest periods, though the site never becomes crowded.
