Musée Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris

The Musée Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris, which reopened in 2021, is located in a quiet corner of Le Marais, an atmospheric neighborhood known for its magnificent medieval and Renaissance palaces. The museum's old buildings were beautifully refurbished over the course of many years (from 2017 to 2021). The display areas were redesigned as part of the restoration to improve the visitor experience.

The museum's extensive collection (approximately 3,800 pieces) of antiquities, historical paintings, drawings, and objects of art portrays the history of Paris. Prehistoric artifacts, medieval relics, and Belle Epoque décor are among the exhibits. With photographs of student protests in the 1960s and displays about the 2019 Notre Dame fire, the collection spans contemporary history. Portrait paintings and profiles of famous Parisians are among the works on display, highlighting the city's most powerful citizens. The collection documents the intellectual and cultural growth of Paris while covering major events such as the Wars of Religion and the French Revolution.

Address: 23 Rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris
Official site: https://www.carnavalet.paris.fr/musee-carnavalet