 |
Museums about Paris and France | |
| Some Paris museums focus on the history and culture of Paris and/or France. | ||
|
|
|
There's lots to learn about the history and culture of Paris and France, and Paris Museums offer a variety of places to help you. Carnavalet MuseumStart with the Carnavalet Museum, in the Marais. Housed in two adjacent and beautiful hôtels particuliers, or private mansions, this museum focuses on the history of Paris from the 1500s forward. And it's one of the free museums of Paris as well. More... Cluny MuseumThe Cluny Museum, in the 5th arrondissement, focuses on medieval art and the medieval history of Paris, but it is also where the remains of early Roman baths may be seen. More... ConciergerieWant to see where Marie Antoinette spent her last days? Head to the Conciergerie, on the Ile de la Cité. During the French Revolutiion, more than 2600 condemned were taken from the Conciergerie to the guillotine. More... Crypte Archaeologique Notre-DameFor older history, go to the Crypte Archaeologique du Parvis Notre-Dame, on the Île de la Cité, just across the square from the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Here you'll learn more about the early Romans who settled Paris. More... Musée de MontmartreThe Musée de Montmartre provides information about the history and culture of this "Bohemian" area of Paris. Paintings, photos, and pictures illustrate the spirit of this area. More... Les InvalidesLes Invalides will expose you to the military history of France, and you can also see Napoléon's tomb, under the beautiful golden dome. More... Musée de la MarineMaritime history is explained at the Musée de la Marine, in the lovely Palais de Chaillot. Napoléon's royal barge is also on display. More... Cité de l'Architecture et du PatrimoineWhile you're at the Palais de Chaillot, cross the terrace (enjoying the wonderful views of the Eiffel Tower) and go to the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, in the other wing of the Palais. See full scale casts of historic churches and secular buildings from across France, as well as reproductions of stained glass and frescoes. More... PanthéonThe Panthéon today holds the marble tombs of heroic figures of French history, including Emile Zola, Rousseau, and Voltaire. It's a short walk from the Jardin de Luxembourg and the Sorbonne. More... Musée des Égouts de ParisWant something a little more quirky in the way of Paris history? Visit the Musée des Égouts de Paris, the Sewers of Paris, and see how this system was developed and is used. More... CatacombsOr try the Catacombs, created in the late 18th century and containing the bones of some six to seven million Parisiens. More... There's lots to learn about Paris and France!
|
|
Above, Musée de Cluny, Paris.
|
