Musée Carnavalet

The museum of the history of Paris, spread across two splendid mansions and beautifully restored. The permanent collection is free — a perfect rainy-afternoon visit.

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Type
Museum · History of Paris
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Address
23 Rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris
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Admission
Free (permanent collection) · guided tours via Tickets
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Opening hours
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Access
Métro Saint-Paul (1) or Chemin Vert (8) — a few minutes' walk
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Nearby
Musée Picasso, Musée Cognacq-Jay and the Hôtel de Soubise are all within a few minutes.

Where it is — and what's around

Musée Carnavalet (pulsing marker) at the centre. Toggle the filters to show the heritage, restaurants and activities of the 3rd — and the hotels around.