The Centre des monuments nationaux (CMN) hosted a press conference at the Hôtel de la Marine, one of two palaces commissioned by Louis XV in the 18th century to adorn the royal square. Designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel, First Architect of the King, it was built between 1757 and 1774 and originally served as the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne, the repository for the French royal collections. It was subsequently used by the navy who vacated the building in 2015, at which point it was taken on by the CMN, which has since overseen an ambitious restoration plan.

The Al Thani Collection Foundation is proud to be a part of this project and excited to be opening a museum space at the Hôtel de la Marine in 2021, providing for the long-term display of works drawn from across the entire collection. The galleries will host a permanent exhibition alongside a programme of themed shows, as well as educational initiatives including lectures and symposia. Visit: http://www.hotel-de-la-marine.paris