Museum of the History of Paris
(Musée Carnavalet)

I say “this one is the best” about every museum I visit, but this time it truly is. It took up a lot of my time. France’s political, artistic, and social transformation over the years is presented in great detail. I absolutely loved the Art Nouveau saloon from the Belle Époque period. I’m obsessed..I’m in love. Ps. It's free ❣️
Özge Ünlü - a week ago

A very extensive museum with a lot to offer, free entry and just a few minutes walk from the station. So far one of my favourite museum, had a great time understanding the history of France, how Paris was divided to different zones today etc. The floor plan was great too, from the top floor all the way back to the ground floor, you get to visit all the halls on the way✨
Xuan Yee Lim - a week ago

This beautiful museum is dedicated to the history of Paris and it's houses by two former mansions, Hôtel Carnavalet and former Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint Fargeau. I give credit to how this museum is organised to cater for visitors in that you float from one room to the next and onward to the next level with ease. I explored this museum for an hour and I didn't realise that I was entering and exiting the two mansions! There's a lot to take in but my conclusions are that you pick a certain floor and take your time exploring. I love all the recreated rooms mix in with original rooms and decor. Especially the furnished rooms from historic residences from the 16th to the 20th centuries. On its information sheet, the rooms spread over 3900 square metres and in eight stations or parcourses of rooms from different periods. It's free to enter. There's lift access to the different floors of the museum. I didn't see any signs for public lavatory but I wasn't looking for one. If you want to learn about the history of this city, this is one you cannot miss.
Antoine - 4 weeks ago

I went to the special exhibition about the paris census from 1920s-1930 (Les Gens de Paris) it was fascinating, had great tidbits of stats and what life was like in Paris. I spent 1.5 hours there. So long I had to break for lunch at Joli to continue the regular museum. Highly recommend it to anyone interested in Paris
Melissa Klinkster - a week ago

This a great free museum all about the history of the city of Paris. It has many fascinating objects from the ancient beginnings of what is now Paris as well as galleries displaying the evolution of the city. Time periods are well defined and there are decorative arts, examples of furniture, many historical objects and paintings. There is a lovely courtyard as well. This museum is well worth a visit! 11/10 learned a lot
Loren McGuire - 3 months ago