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Palais de la Porte Dorée

Tourist attraction Cultural center History museum Aquarium Cultural landmark

One of the Most Reviewed History museums in Paris


Address

293 Av. Daumesnil, 75012 Paris, France

Website

www.palais-portedoree.fr

Contact

+33 1 53 59 58 60

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (3.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 7 PM

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  • 5/5 MAB M. 6 months ago on Google • 84 reviews
    very nice place to visit
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anton K. 1 year ago on Google • 193 reviews
    Schönes feines Aquarium. Kostenloser Eintritt für bis 25 Jahre wenn ich mich richtig erinnere. Wenn man neben dem Hotel daneben ist lohnt sich das definitiv wenn man sich für sowas interessiert. Hätte es mir leider etwas größer vorgestellt.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 BasavaRaju A. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place to visit with kids. The aquarium is special attraction.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nanou c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Palais de la Porte-Dorée, built for the Colonial Exhibition of 1931, is a building located at the Porte Dorée in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. Today it houses the Museum of the History of Immigration and the aquarium of the Porte-Dorée Palace. (Original) Le palais de la Porte-Dorée, construit à l'occasion de l'Exposition coloniale de 1931, est un édifice situé à la porte Dorée dans le 12ᵉ arrondissement de Paris. Il abrite aujourd’hui le musée de l'Histoire de l'immigration et l’aquarium du palais de la Porte-Dorée.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chris L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great museum and general cultural space
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephan V. 10 months ago on Google • 172 reviews
    Wonder of architecture with colonial motives inside and outside. From an exhibition in 1931.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amit B. 5 years ago on Google • 261 reviews
    It's a nice aquarium museum and it also has historical architecture museum. There are lots of types of fishes , turtles, crocodiles, alligators and much more. Here you can see different different regions or say different countries fishes in one place. There is a entry fee for aquarium. Nice place must visit if you are interested in aqua creatures and architecture lover.

  • 5/5 IN Places city g. 1 year ago on Google • 98 reviews
    Amazing 24 artists of various origins (Europe, Africa, Latin America, USA, Asia) created artistic scene in Paris - between 1945 and 1972, the exhibition - Paris et nulle part ailleurs - allows you to touch their work, and is a great starting point for your own exploration.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Santie Greyling Le L. 2 years ago on Google • 60 reviews
    The structure is very impressive and a work of art by itself. Picasso exhibit was inside - very well displayed and interesting history - well worth the visit !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Arnold B. 4 months ago on Google • 197 reviews
    A great building and overall an informative place about immigration and that it's always there because the world is always in a crisis. People move on to a healthy environment.

  • 5/5 Cosette C. 5 years ago on Google
    Best aquarium with great Anemones
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kofi A. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited the aquarium. Fun place to take kids to. No sharks or penguins though
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kei 1 year ago on Google • 20 reviews
    A large inviting community space where events can be held attached to a lovely museum which I plan to come back to visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michel M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) On the edge of the Bois de Vincennes, the Palais de la Porte Dorée catches the eye. And for good reason, the massive construction with geometric and refined lines in Art Deco style has been classified as a historical monument. The Palace was built for the Colonial Exposition of 1931. The facade of the palace, punctuated by powerful pillars, has a sumptuous and lively stone decoration that contrasts with the rectilinear architecture of the building. Entrusted to the sculptor Alfred-Auguste Janniot, the bas-relief develops in the form of a vast fresco of 1130 square meters. This artistic tour de force was completed in just two years. Today, the aquarium is closed until March 9, 2021 for renovations. (Original) Aux abords du bois de Vincennes, le palais de la Porte Dorée attire le regard. Et pour cause, la construction massive aux lignes géométriques et épurées de style Art déco a été classée monument historique. Le Palais a été construit à l'occasion de l'Exposition coloniale de 1931. La façade du palais, scandée par de puissants piliers, est pourvue d’un somptueux décor de pierre très animé qui contraste avec l’architecture rectiligne du bâtiment. Confié au sculpteur Alfred-Auguste Janniot, le bas-relief se développe sous la forme d’une vaste fresque de 1130 mètres carrés. Ce tour de force artistique fut mené à terme en deux années seulement. Aujourd'huis, l'aquarium est fermé  jusqu'au 9 mars 2021 pour travaux.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Peter D. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice museum on the theme of immigration. It tells the collective history by putting individual stories in the light. The building itself is already worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Carlos Miranda L. 7 years ago on Google • 99 reviews
    Unexpected aquarium. Nice complement to a visit to the nearby zoo. Although not a huge aquarium, it's well kept and has some species that fascinate children (thanks to Octonauts and Kratts Brothers) which are not found at the "other" Paris Aquarium. You can see frog fish, electric eels, dipnoos (lung fish) and albino crocodiles!

  • 3/5 Fatma B. 2 months ago on Google • 67 reviews New
    Not bad but the staff where we leave our coat was not helpful the chat with their phone while was waiting them.but by my luck was an event their for fashion show it was full of people.

  • 4/5 Ciro Daniel Colletti R. 5 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    It's beautiful inside and out, we went to the aquarium, it is a little bit small but pleasing to visit, it's a nice place to visit for sure.

  • 5/5 Dan Marian M. 2 years ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Visited the Aquarium and feel in love with this place. The location is kids friendly, they have stages on which kids can climb to see the aquariums. A lot of fish diversity. Staff is very friendly and helps you.

  • 3/5 E. P. 4 months ago on Google • 40 reviews
    Am 1. Sonntag im Monat unfreundliche Mitarbeiter, die wenig hilfreiche Aussagen über die Orientierung im Gebäude und das Anstehen geben. Halbe Stunde Wartezeit trotz gebuchten Zeitfenster, aber wenigstens drinnen im Warmen. Ausstellungen interessant, die Dauerausstellung ist multimedial.

  • 4/5 Garret S. 5 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    Pretty good aquarium.

  • 4/5 Corinne G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb, splendid louboutin exhibition, (Original) Superbe, exposition louboutin splendide,

  • 5/5 Christine C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Louboutin exhibition is a dream !!! We emerge from the stars in our eyes🤩 (Original) L'exposition Louboutin est un rêve !!! On ressort des étoiles plein les yeux🤩

  • 5/5 Bruno R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful Loboutin exhibition, I recommend the guided tour for a real dive into the universe of this creator. (Original) Belle expo Loboutin, je conseille la visite guidée pour un réelle plongée dans l'univers de ce créateur.

  • 5/5 Valentine 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent place! The Christian Louboutin exhibition is very interesting, comprehensive and magical! 👠 (Original) Endroit magnifique ! L’exposition Christian Louboutin est très intéressante, complète et magique ! 👠

  • 4/5 Daniel B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super Louboutin exhibition Very pleasant staff (Original) Super expo Louboutin Personnel très agréable

  • 5/5 Monique B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Hello, AWESOME and beautiful the exhibition on l'exp shoes and boots Christian Louboutin. To have ...... (Original) Bonjour, GÉNIALE et magnifique l'expo sur les chaussures 👠 et bottes Christian Louboutin. À voir ......

  • 5/5 David G. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing building, very interesting exhibition at the moment

  • 4/5 Christine D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place Louboutin expo magic moments (Original) Bel endroit expo Louboutin moments magiques

  • 5/5 Batrody 2 years ago on Google
    Really interesting views .. Magnifique architectures ..

  • 4/5 Cristian T. 3 years ago on Google
    Home of the Musée d'immigration. An interesting sight and collection. You can link it to a visit to the Château de Vincennes and the Zoo in the Bois de Vincennes.

  • 4/5 Nicholas B. 2 years ago on Google
    For anyone interested in colonisation and the exchange of culture, this place is a must see. I had a tour (in French) and the guide was very knowledgeable

  • 5/5 Jelica R. 2 years ago on Google
    GREAT, One grandious place, history stories from Africa and FANTASTIC AQUARIUM inside

  • 5/5 Hugo P. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely loved the Palais and the Louboutin exhibition at the time.

  • 4/5 Saidy V. 4 years ago on Google
    The Christian Louboutin exhibit was superb! The aquarium was depressing! Went in for 5 mins since it was complimentary with the purchase of the exhibition. Anywho, will definitely recommend the exhibits and the museum. Instagram: @simplysaidy

  • 5/5 Yass 2 years ago on Google
    Very interesting museum, I will definitely come back.

  • 5/5 katja 3 years ago on Google
    Interesting Louboutin exhibition and a very nice champagne plate for 10€.

  • 4/5 Marco M D. 2 years ago on Google
    Interesting place for the temporary exposures.

  • 5/5 Lesley K. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant ! Went to see the Louboutin exhibition which was well worth it. The price of he ticket included entrance to the Aquarium which is one of the best I've been to (rare albino alligators, pig-nosed turtles). The café is reasonably priced and the food was delicious. And it is all housed in a beautiful art decor building. Highly recommended

  • 4/5 Joselin S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place, nice drinks, but food is quite expensive

  • 1/5 Viktoriia L. 1 year ago on Google
    waited in the line without online reservation for about hour freezing. they only cared about those who had online reservation and only let those people in, disgusting service

  • 5/5 Katherine T. 1 year ago on Google
    Rich with history and important to know before visiting. This place was built in 1931 for a colonial exhibition. The exterior walls are covered sculpture of all the countries France has colonized and traded with. However it emphasizes the submissive aspect of these "other" countries dedicated to contributing to the prosperity of France, symbolized by the female character situated above the entrance surrounded by a plentiful of food and fruits. Very toxic and misleading propaganda as colonization destroyed many of these cultures around the world. Inside the big central room of the building there are paintings of "France", consistent with the female character on the exterior. Once again there is a lot of pro-colonization propaganda and looking at the art with such perspective will create a more compelling experience.

  • 5/5 Dimitris S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice building. The aquarium inside is worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Isabelle P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice exhibition of Christian Louboutin! (Original) Très belle exposition de Christian Louboutin!

  • 5/5 Deborah D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice exhibition ... We learn a lot of things about M louboutin. The exhibition is Magical. To have (Original) Très belle expo... On y apprend pleins de choses sur M louboutin. L expo est Féerique. À voir

  • 3/5 Bilou M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good palate but a little empty (Original) Très bon palais mais un peu vide

  • 3/5 Michael R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Attentive and welcoming staff despite the sanitary conditions. (Original) Personnel attentif et accueillant malgré les conditions sanitaires.

  • 5/5 Yaya R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent place all in grandeur and silence exhibition power a regal (Original) Magnifique lieu tout en grandeur et silence expo pouvoir un regal

  • 5/5 La team m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb Louboutin exhibition! (Original) Superbe exposition Louboutin !

  • 5/5 Sheila H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I went there for the Louboutin exhibition. I really liked the exhibition which was very visual, lively, and creative! And the magic happens, we come out with glitter in our eyes! Excellent exhibition! (Original) J’y suis allée à l’occasion de l’exposition Louboutin. J’ai beaucoup aimé l’expo qui était très visuelle, vivante, et créative! Et la magie opère, on en sort avec des paillettes plein les yeux! Excellente expo!

  • 5/5 Audrey P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved the exhibition on Christian Louboutin. My relatives, who don't necessarily like shoes, loved it too. (Original) J'ai adoré l'exposition sur Christian Louboutin. Mes proches qui n'aiment pas forcément les chaussures, ont adoré aussi.

  • 5/5 Colette D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice show and am a fan of shoes (Original) Belle exposition et suis fan de chaussures

  • 5/5 Célia L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice museum! (Original) Très beau musée !

  • 4/5 My J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful scenography for the Louboutin exhibition! Beautiful spaces, an exhibition not to be missed. (Original) Très belle scénographie pour l'exposition Louboutin ! Des espaces tout en beauté, une expo à ne pas louper.

  • 5/5 Flo P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Remarkable building, permanent collection and aquarium. (Original) Bâtiment, collection permanente et aquarium remarquables.

  • 5/5 Simon C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Strongly reopening! (Original) Vivement la réouverture !

  • 4/5 Catalina F. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to spdend time and learn with kids

  • 5/5 DAnica Mracevic J. 4 years ago on Google
    The architecture alone is beautiful. And you will sure love the rest...

  • 5/5 Jen Saint K. 4 years ago on Google
    A must I wasn't sure if I would enjoy my visit, but I really enjoyed my visit, The galleries are amerzing, well worth visiting.

  • 5/5 Dan Andrei K. 3 years ago on Google
    Exceptional place for a cultural afternoon

  • 3/5 Mária Gabriela B. 4 years ago on Google
    Too small. I was expecting something larger. Good for really small children. But stuff is friendly and the place around woneerful.

  • 4/5 Jean Patrice G. 4 years ago on Google
    Really beautiful, i love the aquarium inside a real pleasure and not too expensive

  • 5/5 michele d. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice renovation (Original) Belle rénovation

  • 5/5 Emeline B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place is just superb. The immigration museum is very well done and you learn a lot there The aquarium is ideal for the little ones (Original) L'endroit est juste superbe. Le musée de l'immigration est très bien fait et on y apprend beaucoup L'aquarium est idéal pour les tous petits

  • 5/5 Michał S. 5 years ago on Google
    the tickets are cheap, you can spend a nice time, however note that in the corridors is very stuffy and warm

  • 5/5 CT P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Louboutin exhibition: artistic, fun and educational. The best exhibition in Paris at the moment. (Original) Exposition Louboutin : artistique, ludique et pédagogique. La meilleure expo de Paris en ce moment.

  • 5/5 Farah N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Exhibition: Exhibitionism, Christian Louboutin Superb! (Original) Exposition: L’exhibitionnisme, Christian Louboutin Superbe!

  • 4/5 jennifer 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice aquarium in a beautiful location (Original) Bel aquarium dans un magnifique endroit

  • 5/5 Morgane B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Exhibition on Louboutin: absolutely magnificent! Beautiful sets, nice music and a complete collection of amazing shoes. (Original) Exposition sur Louboutin : absolument magnifique ! De beaux décors, musique agréable et une collection complète de chaussures incroyables.

  • 5/5 Cia T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting Louboutin exhibition (Original) Exposition Louboutin très intéressante

  • 5/5 Charlotte L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Louboutin exhibition is magnificent (Original) L'exposition Louboutin est magnifique

  • 5/5 Monique B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent exposure on LOUBOUTIN To see without delay (Original) Excellente exposition sur LOUBOUTIN A voir sans tarder

  • 5/5 Aurelie H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place, very nice exhibition (Louboutin). Unfortunately the aquarium is closed ... (Original) Très bel endroit, très belle exposition (Louboutin). Malheureusement l aquarium est fermé...

  • 5/5 Sam F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Extraordinary I recommend! (Original) Extraordinaire je recommande !

  • 5/5 nicole c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent Christian Louboutin exhibition (Original) Magnifique exposition Christian Louboutin

  • 5/5 Laurent C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice building to see. At the moment two beautiful exhibitions: The [nist] exhibition with Christian Louboutin shoes and a splendid exhibition on immigration (Original) Très beau bâtiment à voir. En ce moment deux belles expos : L'exhibition[niste] avec les chaussures de Christian Louboutin et une exposition splendide sur l'immigration

  • 5/5 Joelle A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful Louboutin exhibition, to see (Original) Belle exposition de Louboutin, à voir

  • 5/5 Camille B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I visited the Louboutin exhibition. It was beautiful and very interesting for a more than reasonable price! (Original) J'ai visité l'exposition Louboutin. C'était magnifique et très intéressant pour un prix plus que raisonnable !

  • 4/5 bruno r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Super

  • 5/5 Cédric R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice building, interesting temporary exhibition. (Original) Bâtiment très agréable exposition temporaire intéressante.

  • 5/5 Laëtitia T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful palace with a magnificent exhibition on Louboutin. Each room is well appointed and very original (Original) Très beau palais avec une magnifique exposition sur Louboutin. Chaque salle est bien agencée et très originale


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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Assisted listening devices
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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