Great museum to learn more about the history of Paris. The museum is quite big, you can easily spend a few hours looking around! And best of all its FREE! No need to pre book (visited in Sep 2022) there was not line and not a lot of people inside (on a Friday afternoon). The garden is an added bonus, it’s SO pretty! They serve drinks and desserts, and also dinner. Highly recommend a visit!!

I could have write a lot as I liked place so much but just few most important things to mention 1) entrance is free. No previous booking required (july 2022) 2) Museum is about Paris itself so you can easily spend inside few hours! Or just look at the floor maps and find whatever is more interesting for you. Personally I liked the part with French Revolution and apartments of Madame de Sévigné. 3) You can have a drink/lunch inside in the garden in cafe. Very picturesque place.

Musee Carnavalet is one of fourteen city of Paris museums and is located in The Marais. Permanent exhibitions are free to visit in this museum, which comprises of two former mansions, the Hotel le Peleteier de Saint Fargeau and the Hotel Carnavalet, for which the museum finds it name. This museum originally opened in 1880 and was most recently expanded in 1989. It features a chronologically arranged series of rooms displaying excellent French paintings, sculptures, engravings and furniture. The museum begins with Prehistoric and Gallo-Roman Paris periods and passing through the Medieval, Renaissance, 17th century, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Revolutionary, 19th and 20th century Paris eras. While rooms dedicated to a much earlier and younger Paris are fine, it is the rooms highlighting Paris from around the Renaissance period onward which we found most enjoyable. The museum houses over 2600 paintings from the 16th century, offering you hours of works to examine and enjoy. The museum also features some remarkable furniture and decorative rooms. We very much enjoyed the decorative 20th century Ballroom of the Hotel de Wendel, the exquisite Art Nouveau decor of the Fouquet Jewelry Boutique display and Louis XV's Room. Overall, this is a wonderful collection that is well worth visiting while in Paris. The Museum can be visited comfortably in around 2-2.5 hours. However, enthusiasts can easily pass much more time here, our visit was slightly over 3 hours and we moved at a fair speed through the various collections. Hint: You can also visit the Musee Cognacy-Jay, which is just around the corner. This museum concentrates on 18th century art and furniture and makes a nice complementary attraction to the Musee Carnavalet collection.

Closed! Until 2020. If you're in the area, walk along to Place des Vosges a few minutes to the east

An impressive museum where you can see the history of Paris in one place. Admission is free, but reservations are required. From the outside, the interior space doesn't look very big, but when you go inside, the exhibition space is bigger than you think. There is also the famous human rights declaration. A well planned display of the history of Paris from its formation a long time ago to the present day.

an extremely recommended free museum in Paris! They have 3 floors (including basement) with unique galleries. Not too crowded on weekdays. I arrived after 4pm and was very leisurely visiting until they closed.

Awesome French history museum. Throughout this museum you will experience all the moments in French history through signs, portraits, paintings, furniture, daily objects and so much more. The corridors are also beautifully designed. I spent several hours there and enjoyed it very much. The permanent exhibition which is 3 levels choke full of history is free of charge. You can donate and for special exhibitions there are tickets sold. Definitely a must see for anyone interested in history.

Gorgeous 16th century 'house' (palace) packed with interesting history and beautiful interiors, there's a bit of everything from history to art, design and architecture to keep everyone happy. Also free and no queues when we went.

Undergoing extensive renovation. Perhaps the most interesting museum in Paris as it really provides extensive information and exhibits on the history of Paris over the last 2500 years. Extensive history on the Revolution and early Roman settlement. Beautiful interior examples and piece of furniture.

(Translated by Google) Large museum that mainly collects artifacts relating to the history of Paris and France, is temporarily under restoration. It is possible to visit only a small part of it, but not as interesting as the rest, where, for example, Couthon's wheelchair and the portraits of Robespierre and Danton are kept. Inside there is also one of the most important sheets of French history, a manuscript. It also had to be signed by Robespierre, who, however, only managed to write "Ro", interrupted by a raid by the national guards, who hit him making the blood of the "tyrant" sprinkle on that sheet. It was 9 Thermidor: the beginning of the end of terror. (Original) Grande museo che raccoglie soprattutto reperti inerenti la storia di Parigi e di Francia, è temporaneamente sotto restauro. È possibile visitare solo una piccola parte dello stesso, non interessante però quanto la restante, dove sono conservati ad esempio la sedia a rotelle di Couthon ed i ritratti di Robespierre e Danton. Al suo interno è conservato anche uno dei fogli più importanti della storia Francese, un manoscritto. Doveva essere firmato anche da Robespierre, che però riuscì a scrivere solamente "Ro", interrotto da una irruzione delle guardie nazionali, che lo colpirono facendo spruzzare sul quel foglio il sangue del "tiranno". Era il 9 Termidoro: l'inizio della fine del terrore.

Location: Exiting Metro #1, "St. Paul". This is one of the museums in the area. Admission: FREE Love the entrance, nice garden, I bet during spring/summer it will be very beautiful with all the flowers blooming. Really enjoy all the french decoration inside the museum. Small museum, no big crowd. If you are in this area, definitely include this museum on your to-go places.

One of my favourite museums in Paris and it's free! There's a vast cross section of interesting items of art, architecture, paintings, and so much more. We spent 3 hours here and could have stayed longer. My husband has a limit of about an hour and a half in museums but not here.

Can hardly believe such a vast, illuminating museum with valuable collections is FREE! It houses a fine collection of Paris history. You can easily spend more than two hours in it and get overwhelmed with a considerable number of artistic/cultural/historical works. The staff here are benevolent and fluent in English. It’d be worth visiting even if it weren’t t free! Will definitely come back as long as staying in Paris. Free lockers too by the way.

(Translated by Google) MUSEU CARNAVALET, near the beautiful Place des Vosges. Dedicated to the preservation of the history of Paris, from its origins to the present day. Founded in 1880. It is one of the few spaces that is not charged for admission. It is not because it is free, that this beautiful space deserves to be visited. He deserves! (Original) MUSEU CARNAVALET, próximo da belíssima Place des Vosges. Dedicado à preservação da história de Paris, das suas origens aos dias de hoje. Fundado em 1880. É um dos poucos espaços que não é cobrado pelo ingresso. Não é por ser grátis, que esse bonito espaço merece ser visitado. Ele merece!

Second visit to this museum The Carnavalet Museum - History of Paris, is the Parisian municipal museum dedicated to the history of Paris from the origins of the city to the present day. It is located in the Marais district at 23 rue Sevigny in Paris, in the 3rd arrondissement, and presents collections on various topics: memories of the French Revolution, historical paintings, sculptures, furniture and decorations from the 17th and 18th centuries. Artworks, prints, etc. The museum consists of the Hotel Carnavalet itself, and the Hotel Le Pelletier in San Fargo, connected by a gallery located on the first floor. Its visitable areas represent an area of 3,900 square metres, meaning a road length of 1.5 km. In addition, there are temporary exhibition spaces (360 m2). 3,800 works and objects are on display in the permanent exhibition. Among the 100 rooms that make up this route, there are 34 with decorations dating mainly from the 17th and 18th centuries. These rooms, sometimes called "period rooms", constitute one of the museum's idiosyncrasies. The museum holds more than 625,000 works, objects and documents diverse in nature: furniture, objects of decorative art, paintings, sculptures and archaeological collections, but also photographs, manuscripts, autographs, posters, prints, drawings, coins, medals and small objects of history and memory. The museum also preserves and displays collections related to the history of art and the history of France.

One of my favorite Parisian museums. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve visited it. They have everything from antique Parisian shop signs, Voltaire chair, Proust bedroom, to a spectacular collection of paintings depicting Parisian life. One of the highlights was the store room designed by Alphonse Mucha. The building and the gardens are extraordinary- former residence of marquise de Sevigne. I hope they don’t ruin it with the renovation, as they’ve done with other museums.

Loved this museum! Tips: The garden is so beautiful and free to access. You can just sit on the bench, and mot necessarily at the bar and/or restaurant. Such a lovely place at the heart of Le Marais. Highly recommended, especially if you wanna have a romantic time.

I am very impressed with how huge this museum is. Lots of exhibits and rooms to see. You can really delve into the history of France and Paris. It is perfectly shown how this city and country has changed over the centuries. The biggest advantage is that the publicly accessible exhibitions can be visited completely free of charge. This is one of the must-see places. If you decide to visit them, it is worth doing it while being rested, i.e. at the beginning of the day. Legs can become ache from walking around the object. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in history and is curious about how the interior of the rooms looked like and changed over the years.

(Translated by Google) The Carnavalet Museum is located in the Parisian neighborhood of El Marais, area of ​​marshes transformed into arable land, it first receives religious orders. In the seventeenth century he seduces the nobility, which enriches him with splendid private mansions but leaves him in the eighteenth century. During the Revolution, a population of artisans sits in the neighborhood. The Hôtel Carnavalet is one of the few testimonies of the Parisian Renaissance (together with the square courtyard of the Louvre). It is one of the oldest in El Marais (1548 and 1560). Its distribution in the form of a quadrilateral was an architectural novelty. It was built by Jacques de Ligneris (president of the parliament of Paris). It owes its name to the deformation of the last name of Madame de Kernevenoy, widow of the preceptor of the Count of Anjou (future Henry III) who bought the palace in 1578. In 1654, François Mansart modified the facade and the two wings of the palace. Madame de Sévigné, a French writer who frequented the Fouquet Hall, occupied it from the year 1677 until her death in 1696. In 1866 it was acquired by the City of Paris, advised by Georges-Euène Haussman (who received the title of baron by Emperor Napoleon III) to create a museum dedicated to the history of Paris. To this end, the mansion was transformed in 1880 by the architect Víctor Parmentier. (Original) El Museo Carnavalet está ubicado en el barrio parisino de El Marais, zona de ciénagas transformadas en tierras cultivables, acoge primero órdenes religiosas. En el siglo XVII seduce a la nobleza, que lo enriquece con espléndidas mansiones particulares pero lo abandona en el siglo XVIII. Durante la Revolución, se asienta en el barrio una población de artesanos. El Hôtel Carnavalet es uno de los escasos testimonios del Renacimiiento parisino (junto con el patio Cuadrado del Louvre). Es una de los más antiguos de El Marais (1548 y 1560). Su distribución en forma de cuadrilátero fue una novedad arquitectónica. Fue edificado por Jacques de Ligneris (presidente del parlamento de París). Debe su nombre a la deformación del apellido de Madame de Kernevenoy, viuda del preceptor del conde de Anjou (futuro Enrique III) que compró el palacio en 1578. En 1654, François Mansart modificó la fachada y las dos alas del palacio. Madame de Sévigné, escritora francesa que frecuentó el Salón de Fouquet, lo ocupó desde el año 1677 hasta su fallecimiento en 1696. En 1866 fue adquirido por el Ayuntamiento de París, asesorado por Georges-Euène Haussman (que recibió el título de barón por el emperador Napoleón III) para crear un museo dedicado a la historia de París. Para este fin, la mansión fue transformada en 1880 por el arquitecto Víctor Parmentier.

It’s amazing that this is a free museum. I really loved it. Lots of beautiful rooms and a great Paris history lesson. During the week, it had loads of visitors but it wasn’t crazy crowded.

The museum is very interesting and you don't have to buy a ticket for it. At first we thought it would be a small collection but it's actually quite big so consider at least 2 hours for the visit.

(Translated by Google) The museum is under construction. Partial opening (Original) Le musée est en travaux. Ouverture partielle

(Translated by Google) Museum closed for 5 years for works (Original) Musee fermé pendant 5 ans pour travaux

(Translated by Google) A small museum for a big city ... The marsh, this district of a dry arm of the Seine is a quiet old outskirts of the city in which have settled a number of wealthy, building against each other, away from the hustle and bustle of the center, multiple hotels individuals. Then later, the less fortunate, executives who could no longer afford the center of Paris have invested the neighborhood. The museum occupies one of these hotels and traces through a selection of objects and paintings a part (only) of the history of the city. By small touches, we can discover some aspects of the development of the city, for some interesting ... For the curious, it will take more to satisfy itself ... The museum is free, a walk in the neighborhood completes the visit. (Original) Un petit musée pour une grande ville... Le marais, ce quartier d'un bras asséché de la Seine est une ancienne périphérie calme de la ville dans laquelle se sont établis un certain nombre de fortunés, construisant les uns contre les autres, loin de l'agitation du centre, de multiples hôtels particuliers. Puis plus tard des moins fortunés, des cadres qui ne pouvaient plus se payer le centre de Paris ont investi le quartier. Le musée occupe l'un de ces hôtels et retrace par une sélection d'objets et tableaux une partie (seulement) de l'histoire de la ville. Par petites touches, on peut donc découvrir certains aspects du développement de la cité, pour certains intéressants... Pour les curieux, il en faudra plus pour se satisfaire... Le musée est gratuit, une ballade dans le quartier complète agréablement la visite.

I was very surprised as I didn't expect much. However, it surprises you with the size and number of exhibition exhibits. Even the entrance itself with its beautiful statue of Louis XIV fascinates you. WIthaut fee.

Very nice and free museum. If you want to get in touch with Paris city history, then it is the right place. Very nice garden and reach collection. Toilet and locker for you bags is also available.

Sadly it is closed for renovation and repairs for my time in Paris, August 2019.

Interesting place to have a look at and learn more about the history of Paris. Also good to have a coffee there - it has a nice garden. It's free so it's worth the visit.

Beautiful building, amazing courtyard. Large collection of art (theme: history of Paris). Displayed a bit chaotically, I was also counting on learning more about Paris from Haussmann transformation era. Still, fantastic museum. I visited in July 2021 so it was not crowded at all!!

Probably my favourite museum in Paris. Nicely laid out, the refurb is beautiful. I love the entrance hall with all the old shop signs; and they exhibit and explain the French revolution so well. Educational, fun and fascinating.

Very interesting exhibition with lots to learn about the French Revolution in Paris, Paris during the Middle Ages, etc. It’s never really too crowded and you can book a time slot in advance. It is also free, so that’s a plus! I definitely recommend sitting in the garden after the visit, as it is very nice and somewhat replicates Chateau de Versailles.

Bravo. Bravo. Bravo Un muzeu frumos, o grădina pe măsura. Superb. The Musée Carnavalet in Paris is dedicated to the history of the city. The museum occupies two neighboring mansions: the Hôtel Carnavalet and the former Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint Fargeau. On the advice of Baron Haussmann, the civil servant who transformed Paris in the latter half of the 19th century, the Hôtel Carnavalet was purchased by the Municipal Council of Paris in 1866; it was opened to the public in 1880. By the latter part of the 20th century, the museum was full to capacity. The Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint Fargeau was annexed to the Carnavalet and opened to the public in 1989. Within its magnificent painting collection, we find an extensive selection from the Renaissance to today, ranging from very diverse painters such as Joos Van Cleve, Frans Pourbus the Younger, Jacques-Louis David, Hippolyte Lecomte, François Gérard, Louis-Léopold Boilly, and Étienne Aubry, to Tsuguharu Foujita, Louis Béroud, Jean Béraud, Carolus Duran, Jean-Louis Forain, Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Johan Barthold Jongkind, Henri Gervex, Alfred Stevens, Paul Signac, and Simon-Auguste. There are landscapes depicting the city's history and development, and portraits of its notable characters. Carnavalet Museum is one of the 14 City of Paris' Museums that have been incorporated since January 1, 2013 in the public institution Paris Musées. In October 2016, the museum was closed to the public for a major renovation.[3] It reopened on May 29, 2021.

A very interesting museum and a beautiful building. If you're interested in History, you'll love this museum about the city of Paris. We had planned one afternoon and ended up going another whole afternoon to be able to see everything. And we still had to skip the temporary exhibition - we'll do it next time.

This was my first visit to the Carnavalet Museum and it was fantastic. The newly remodeled museum was a hit with my son who has grown weary of museums. He loved the interactive components and how the exhibits were designed to be engaging and hands on.

A nice museum to see the history of Paris and France! Free entrance for everyone and it takes at least 1h30-2h to look around. The museum’s jardin and restaurant are beautiful.

Beautiful museum about the history of paris (and thus France). This museum is really worth a visit, and a great alternative when the Louvre is too busy. Besides, this museum is big, but less overwhelming than the Louvre.

Beautiful palace. Exhibit tells you all about Paris from prehistoric times until the present day. Very interesting and FREE. Yes, the entrance is free for the whole family. I highly recommend this museum.

If you are interested in the story of the city of Paris (from the prehistoric era to our time), you should visit this museum. Also it has the added bonus to be inside a beautiful building with a lovely garden and courtyard; to be free and to be located in the elegant Marais neighborhood, which is always worth a visit.

Very beautiful. Has a lot of painting, historic objects, full decorated rooms. I loved that so many paintings had little dogs somewhere. Even though it's free was not too crowded and it's quite big, actually.

Museum dedicated to the history of Paris. I would suggest coming here in the morning, because there is no air conditioning at this museum! It is completely free to enter and they have lockers for you to store your bags while you visit! Make sure you check out the Revolution top floor.

A very nice and well organized free museum focused on the history of the city of Paris. Most exhibits have information in French, English, and Spanish. The initial exhibit of the old store signs of the city is worth the trip by itself.

A museum about the history of Paris. It contains signs from shops of the 17th and 18th centuries as well as a section for the ancient city of Paris. On the top floors there are sections for the centuries going from the 17th to the 21st century. All in all a beautiful museum that offers a glimpse in the past of this beautiful city. Certainly worth a visit.

You should go there for several reasons: 1. The permanent exhibit is free 2. It's interesting, all about the history of Paris 3. Good exposing off old stuff, not boring at all 4. There's a lovely garden were to rest a bit, with a restaurant available for small lunches or drinks A magic place!

The museum is dedicated to the history of Paris from the prehistoric era to today. The visit takes a minimum of ½ day. The visit is organized in a chronological order although you can get lost quick between centuries with a lack of signs. The history of Paris is linked with the history of France. Somehow you get through a lesson of the history of France more than the history of a city. The museum has been renovated recently. It is a very old place and quite a charming one. However some renovated rooms look very cheap (e.g, cheap plugs and lightings ). The collection is impressive but at the end you may conclude that the museum would get a higher grade if it focused on the quality of its collection rather than the quantity of the works displayed. I personally prefer exhibitions that display a few work of quality rather than exhibitions that display a large quantity of items. All is well explained in several langages including English: good job.

Like many kind of museum in Paris it's magnificent. The complete history of Paris from the past to the present and according to the class, an illustrated and fascinating history of the history of Paris, you will forget time in this museum and after passing through many halls, you will come to its beautiful and pleasant courtyard and from cafes and restaurants as well as Enjoy the pleasant weather of Paris. Free entrance is one of the fascinating elements of the museum.

I am rating the exhibition I saw. 'La Régence". Very interesting. Lots of information about that important period of French History. The Museum is in a gorgeous Hotel in Le Marais, itself worth the trip.

Lovely place to have lunch, probably the most beautiful terrasse in Paris. The museum also very beautifully presented with lots of explanations in French and English. Will be back!

We loved it. The Bresson-Cartier photo exhibit was absolutely beautiful and extensive and then the permanent collection is as amazing as ever. We spent 2.5 hours there and loved every minute!

It is a great place to learn about Paris. Spoiler or an orientation to the city. Well organized, beautiful, no line, free admission. Strongly recommend to visit this place.

The best free museum in Paris after the Petit Palais. Beautiful old house and history of Paris by periods including furnishings and art.

The museum is currently closed.

(Translated by Google) Very nice museum, beautiful works to discover (Original) Très joli musée, de belles œuvres à découvrir

(Translated by Google) I like both him and louvre. (Original) Gosto tanto dele como do louvre

(Translated by Google) He should have informed the museum is closed for renovations for a long time. (Original) חבל שלא מודיעים שהמוזיאון סגור לפרק זמן ארוך לשיפוצים .

Nice museum with a great outdoor garden. Friendly staff. Went there for the Henri Cartier photo expo which was very well arranged. The only con was that time slots were not well respected and it got crowded inside.

I have been to a lot of museums in many cities and this is one of my favourites. From the moment you go in, it is accessible and welcoming and guides you through the history of Paris. Loved finding out more about the revolution and seeing the faces of those involved. The art deco and nouveau periods were beautiful.

Great museum. It goes through the history of Paris and has great art! Best part it’s free

One of my favourite museums in Paris I've visited so far. It's about history of Paris. What I've appreciated the most is that all descriptions are bilingual, both French and English.

This museum was an unexpected pleasure. It's a history of Paris with lots of interesting artifacts. I particularly loved the collection of old signs. It is in a lovely building, and it's worth spending some time sitting in the courtyard on a sunny day. And best of all, admission is free so you can go as often as you want!

(Translated by Google) Should be so much better known .. beautiful paintings that are in a place out of the ordinary !! (Original) Devrait être tellement plus connus.. de magnifiques tableaux qui sont dans un lieu hors du commun !!

(Translated by Google) Good (Original) Bien

Expensive entrance

(Translated by Google) Very nice museum in a private mansion (Original) Tres beau musée dans un hotel particulier

(Translated by Google) Very interesting (Original) Très intéressant

Great museum in Paris of the history of Paris. It shows a lot of Pairs from the different time periods. It was very interesting and informative. I went in the middle of the day and wasn’t too crowded. It’s one of the great free museums you can visit.

A truly tremendous example of Parisian History and culture. Art, sculpture, tools and every day items from Paris. From street signs to the chest given Marie Antoinette when entering France. The museum span’s prehistoric to modern times and has something for almost anyone. A wonderful place to spend some time.

(Translated by Google) Sad being closed now (Original) حزين كونه مغلق الان

(Translated by Google) My relaxing garden (Original) Mon jardin reposant

(Translated by Google) Beautiful building (Original) Hermosa edificación.

(Translated by Google) I liked this place because the museum is fantastic and you learn a lot of things there. The objects found there are magnificent. (Original) J'ai aimé ce lieu car le musée est fantastique et on y apprend beaucoup de choses. Les objets qu’on y trouve sont magnifiques.

(Translated by Google) Museum of the city of Paris, dedicated to art celebrating the capital and history of Paris from the origins of the city to the present day. (Original) Musée de la ville de Paris, consacré à l’art célébrant la capitale et à l'histoire de Paris dès origines de la ville à nos jours.

(Translated by Google) A remarkable place that is sure to please children, students and interested people. Located in a charming park close to other annexes of the museum which is ideal for spending the day. The prices are affordable and the explanations are detailed and interesting. A must in the capital! (Original) Un lieu remarquable qui ne manquera pas de plaire aux enfants, aux étudiants et aux personnes intéressés. Située dans un parc charmant proche d'autres annexes du musée ce qui est idéal pour y passer la journée. Les prix sont abordables et les explications sont détaillées et intéressantes. Un incontournable de la capitale !

(Translated by Google) After the massacres of the Pavillon Dufour and the Carrousel du Louvre, here is the next offering in French history for tourists. And in 2025 it will be the turn of the Parvis Notre Dame to be sold to the highest bidder. (Original) Après les massacres du Pavillon Dufour et du Carrousel du Louvre, voici la prochaine offrande de l'histoire de France pour les touristes. Et en 2025 ce sera au tour du Parvis Notre Dame d’être vendu au plus offrant.

(Translated by Google) Museum of the History of Paris! Very well designed! (Original) Musée de l’histoire de Paris ! Tres bien conçu !

(Translated by Google) Of the museums of the city of Paris, this is the museum to see. It traces the history of Paris from prehistoric times to contemporary history. A profusion of decorations, art objects and furniture, sculptures and paintings from different periods of the city's history. You will come away from this visit with the desire to return. Please note the museum has been closed for 4 years for renovation and should reopen in spring 2021. (Original) Des musées de la ville de Paris, c’est le musée à voir. Il retrace l’histoire de Paris de la préhistoire à l’histoire contemporaine. Une profusion de décors, d’objets et de mobiliers d’art, de sculptures et de peintures de différentes périodes de l’histoire de la ville. Vous ressortirez de cette visite avec l’envie d’y retourner. Attention le musée a été fermée pendant 4 ans pour rénovation et devrait réouvrir au printemps 2021.

This museum would be great if I were French and knew a lot about the history of Paris and France. As an anglophone tourist who went to the museum with an aim of learning about the history of Paris, this museum did not deliver. It did not seem to flow in any sort of chronological order, the museum materials were all in French (with the exception of the audio guide), the audio guide placards were poorly labelled and it was hard to find out about a particular piece of artwork and it's actual significance to the history of Paris. Some beautiful artefacts - sadly I had no idea what they depicted and why they were important. The upside is that it was free.

(Translated by Google) A must-see, for lovers of Paris (Original) A voir absolument, pour les amoureux de Paris

This museum is extremely well done and it's a perfect way to start your stay in Paris as the history is fascinating and inspiring.

Amazing place. Even if it's just for the garden and have a coffee in their terrasse. The museum itselfs is amazing too - even more for the people passionate about history. I quickly got tired to be honest with the information overload but enjoyed the beauty of the architecture, the building and the garden. I highly recommend.

Make this your first stop in Paris! I learned so much about the history of Paris which enriched my perspective of everything else in Paris!! Admission is free for everyone. Musée Carnavalet opened a few months ago after 5 years of renovations. Musée Carnavalet is the oldest museum (1880) in Paris dedicated to the history of Paris. The museum is housed in 2 mansions built around 1560 & 1690. The 1560 mansion is a rare example of Renaissance architecture & is one of the oldest Marais District private mansions in Paris. The 1690 mansion is a baroque-style palace. The museum contains over 618,000 items spanning 11,000 years dating from Middle Stone Age to the present. Paintings, sculptures, scale models, shop signs, drawings, engravings, posters, medals and coins, historical objects and souvenirs, photographs, wood paneling, interior decorations and furniture combine to present the history and tell the unique story of the capital. Notable items include a 5-meter-long prehistoric pirogue, ancient Roman sculptures, many spectacular pieces of furniture and architectural decorations, objects that belonged to various members of the French Royal Family, Napoleon I, a famous bronze statue of King Louis 15th by sculptor Antoine Coysevox, an entire early-20th century ballroom, and personal items of famous Parisians such as Émile Zola and Marcel Proust & paintings by Jacques-Louis David, Jean Béraud, and Paul Signac.

(Translated by Google) Too bad the work takes so long, it's okay we're in France! (Original) Dommage que les travaux durent si longtemps, c'est pas grave on est en France !

We really loved this place ! Museum itself is very interesting place , but the garden inside is awesome ! You can grab a coffee or a cocktail there ;)

Lovely museum with minimal crowds.

One star only because it is closed till 2020 for renovations. Don't go obviously.

Its closed until end of 2019- Google map don't let me correct it

If you like to learn French history, this little museum is a must stop.

(Translated by Google) Closed now, but it was a very beautiful museum on the history of Paris from the origins of the city to the present day. (Original) Fermé désormais, mais c'était un très beau musée sur l'histoire de Paris des origines de la ville à nos jours.

(Translated by Google) Currently in repair, it's a shame! (Original) Actuellement en réfection, c'est bien dommage !

Very interesting museum ive ever been.

(Translated by Google) Pretty place actually. Strongly reopening! (Original) Joli lieu effectivement. Vivement la réouverture !

(Translated by Google) More wonderful than I imagined (Original) رائع اكثر مم كنت اتصور

(Translated by Google) In the marais area a remarkable museum worth visiting (Original) Στην περιοχή του marais ένα αξιόλογο μουσείο που αξίζει να επισκεφτείς

I adored the Musée Carnavalet. It sweeps through several centuries of Paris's history and includes a mixture of exhibition types: from recreations of rooms as they would have been presented at the time, to architectural models, to archaeological finds, to contemporary artworks. The museum is free to enter, has a restaurant/café (though it appeared that this only opened around midday), free public toilets and some lifts. A must for tourists.

Amazing place! Very beautifully and well managed with an extremely welcoming and competent staff. There are many, many really interesting exhibits, definitely worth seeing. There are also a multimedia guides at some of the halls.

(Translated by Google) nice together nice to visit (Original) bel ensemble agréable à visiter

This museum is FREE and tells the whole history of Paris (and obviously France) with incredible pieces. All descriptions in English and Spanish, very little known but really a must see, I thought I could do it in a hour but took 2 hours to do the whole thing, beautiful cafe with lovely garden to add to your visit

Enjoyed this museum after years of renovation. It shows chronological history of Paris. Has a great garden with terrace. Recommended!

Very interesting museum covering different aspects about life in Paris. It’s quite hard to find your way around the museum, but the place is huge. I stayed 2 hours here but wished I had 2 more hours to see everything. Especially the art nouveau exhibition near the end I had to rushed out.