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  • In the Ancient Armoury Department, restored 17th-century murals by Joseph Parrocel celebrate Louis XIV’s military conquests.

  • The third-largest collection of armoury in the world is on show in the northeast refectory. Assembled over a 40-year period since the 1960s, these items had been lost since the Revolution.

  • Over 800 canons are gathered together inside and in front of the museum.

  • Espace Montmartre Salvador Dalí

    This underground museum with its black walls, lighting effects and soundtrack features some of Dalí’s lesser-known works, including bronzes, lithographs and book illustrations.

  • Eclectic exhibitions covering photography, sculpture and paint, often with an Asian influence.

  • A favourite among the French contemporary art establishment, exhibiting big, international names as well as talented newcomers.

  • Alain Gutharc devotes his space to the work of young artists, whether they be working in paint, photography, sculpture or mixed media.

  • Retrospective style and leading contemporary photography, sculpture and painting.

  • Galerie Lavignes-Bastille

    Modern posters, books and prints for sale as well as originals.

  • Galerie Liliane et Michel Durand-Dessert

    Housed in a former factory, the gallery concentrates on contemporary art.

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