General Information

Musée Carnavalet-Histoire de Paris documents the history of Paris from Roman times to date. The museum is located in two neighbouring Renaissance mansions: the Hôtel Carnavalet and the Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint Fargeau. The vast collection contains artistic depictions of people as well as important events and countless objects of historical value.

Collection: Highlights

The museum displays works of art depicting significant historical events, as well as everyday objects. It also owns some truly unique items, for instance personal belongings of historical figures: Napoleon’s toiletries, the chessmen Louis XVI played with before being escorted to the guillotine, and many others