Delacroix moved here in December 1857 to be closer to Saint-Sulpice church, where he was decorating a chapel and he remained here  until his death in 1863.

Today, the apartment and studio, which Delacroix had built shortly after his arrival, contain works from nearly every stage in the artist's career, including the renowned and unusual Magdalene in the Desert.

As well as his  paintings, you will find personal items belonging to the artist - drawings, easels, palettes, painting tables, photographs of Delacroix, some of his personal letters, a library containing over 1,000 works and souvenirs such as jewellery and ceramics from his trip to Morocco in 1832. Don't miss a visit to  Delacroix's much-loved private garden.

Click here for the Divento interview with the former director of the Delacroix Museum.