The Albert Kahn Garden and Museum, located in Boulogne-Billancourt, west of Paris, is a unique place that combines a magnificent set of landscaped gardens and a museum dedicated to the work of Albert Kahn, a French philanthropist and banker from the early 20th century. The estate, open to the public, reflects Kahn's utopian vision of a harmonious and peaceful world, where cultures meet and understand each other through art and nature.
The garden, which covers nearly 4 hectares, is a true journey around the world, with several thematic gardens of different inspiration, including a Japanese garden, a French garden, an English garden, and a golden wood. Each section represents its own aesthetic and philosophy, offering visitors an immersive and soothing experience.
The Albert-Kahn Museum houses the famous "Archives de la Planète" collection, an ambitious project initiated by Kahn to document cultures and civilizations around the world, using color photographs and films shot in more than 50 countries between 1909 and 1931. This avant-garde project produced an incredible collection of more than 72,000 autochromes (the first color photographs) and numerous films.
Why visit the Albert-Kahn Garden and Museum?
A journey through the gardens of the world: The estate offers a fascinating route where visitors can stroll from one garden to another, each space designed to represent a different style and culture, offering a sensory journey.
Harmony between nature and culture: The garden is designed to create a symbiosis between the cultures of the world, an immersive experience where nature becomes a means of better understanding cultural diversity.
Unique historical heritage: The museum presents the collection of the "Archives of the Planet", a historical treasure of photographs and films documenting the daily life and traditions of peoples around the world at the beginning of the 20th century.