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Carnavalet Museum - History of Paris
CultureVisit: ~90 min
The museum of the history of Paris, housed in the Hôtel Carnavalet and the Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau, in the Marais (23 Rue de Sévigné). It traces the city from prehistory to the present with more than 600,000 works: paintings, furniture, models, old shop signs and period rooms. The permanent collections are free; temporary exhibitions are paid.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Carnavalet Museum - History of Paris: 3 missions
- Tour Paris through its galleriesFollow the chronological itinerary of the permanent collections and choose an era that interests you: note what changed in the city.
- Rest in the museum gardenGo out to the museum garden and find a bench from which to see the group of historic façades from within.
- Admire the courtyard of the Hôtel CarnavaletGo through the doorway on rue de Sévigné and look at the courtyard and façade of the Renaissance mansion that gives the museum its name.
Near Carnavalet Museum - History of Paris
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Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Carnavalet Museum - History of Paris?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
Source: Web oficial - Musée Carnavalet