Musée Carnavalet
Museum · Le Marais, Paris

Musée Carnavalet

Photo: Miguel Hermoso Cuesta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Musée Carnavalet presents the city's development through artifacts, paintings, and reconstructed rooms. Exhibits cover daily life from medieval times onward, with emphasis on the Revolution and 19th-century changes. Look for period interiors and the original shop signs collection.

On day 3 of Paris: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Entry is free.
Time needed
Allow two to three hours.
Best time
Visit weekdays to avoid larger crowds.
Getting there
Metro line 1 to Saint-Paul or line 8 to Chemin Vert.

Itineraries with Musée Carnavalet

Day 3 of Paris: Weekend Escape

Montmartre and the Marais

How Musée Carnavalet fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Sacré-Cœur BasilicaMontmartre
  2. 10:30Place du TertreMontmartre
  3. 14:00Place des VosgesLe Marais
  4. 15:00Musée CarnavaletLe Marais
  5. 17:30Seine river cruisePont Neuf
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Musée Carnavalet questions

Is Musée Carnavalet free?

Yes, general admission is free for all visitors.

What are the opening hours?

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Confirm current hours on the official site.

How long to visit Musée Carnavalet?

Most visitors spend two to three hours inside the permanent collections.

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