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Conference: The Camondos

Photo : Clément Dorval/Ville de Paris

Dec 8Free

Conference: The Camondos

Step into the opulent world of the Camondos, the legendary banking dynasty whose passion for art left an indelible mark on Paris. Through a curated talk, you will uncover the secrets behind one of the city's most generous families and their breathtaking contribution to our cultural heritage.

Mairie du 8e arrondissement (Paris 8th)

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The Historical and Archaeological Society of the 8th and 17th arrondissements invites you to a lecture dedicated to the Camondo family, an illustrious lineage of bankers, collectors, and philanthropists who shaped the cultural history of Paris at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century.

Presented by Alon Hermet, art historian, this lecture will trace the destiny of this exceptional family, their commitment to the arts, and the legacy they left to the capital, particularly through the Nissim de Camondo Museum.

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