Musée Carnavalet

While the sheer number of galleries and museums in Paris can be overwhelming, à notre avis*, no visit to the city is complete without a leisurely stroll through the 100-odd rooms of Musée Carnavalet. 

Housed within two Renaissance-era mansions surrounding une très jolie cour* in the heart of Le Marais, the museum tells the story of Paris’s evolution from its humble beginnings to the thriving metropolis of today. 

Walking through Musée Carnavalet is like stepping into a living tableau of Parisian life. From the opulent salons of aristocratic households to the dwellings of everyday citizens, each room is painstakingly curated to capture the essence of different epochs*.

Opened in 1880, le musée* is home to an extensive array of artifacts, paintings and sculptures – over 580,000 objets* that will transport you back in time to the pivotal moments that have shaped the city's identity.

A must-visit for any lover of history, art and the magnificent city of Paris! And a charming spot for un apero* when you’ve had your culture fix.

*in our opinion | *a very pretty courtyard | *eras | *the museum | *objects | *a pre-dinner/lunch drink

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