What to See & Do
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Carnavalet Museum | ★★★☆☆ | Museum - Paris History | Either |
| 02 | Arts & Crafts Museum | ★★★☆☆ | Museum - Industrial Artworks | Paid € |
| 03 | Saint-Nicolas Church | ★★★☆☆ | Church | Free |
| 04 | Enfants Rouges Market | ★★☆☆☆ | Covered Food Market | Free |
| 05 | Hunting & Nature Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Hunting & Nature | Paid € |
| 06 | Picasso-Paris Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Picasso | Paid € |
| 07 | Jewish Art & History Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Judaism | Paid € |
| 08 | Cognacq-Jay Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Art | Either |
| 09 | Cartier-Bresson Foundation | ★★☆☆☆ | Exhibits - Photo | Paid € |
| 10 | National Archives Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - State Archives | Free |
| 11 | National Archives Garden | ★☆☆☆☆ | Garden | Free |
| 12 | Passage Ancre | ★☆☆☆☆ | Open-Air Passage | Free |
| 13 | Passage Molière | ★☆☆☆☆ | Open-Air Passage | Free |
01. Carnavalet Museum
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Paris History Museum
Cost Free or Paid
French Name
Musée Carnavalet
This museum is dedicated to the history of the city. It is housed in two adjacent mansions, the Hôtel Carnavalet and the former Hôtel de Ligneris, showcasing Renaissance architecture.
The museum’s extensive collection spans from prehistoric times to the present, with a particular focus on the 16th and 17th century. It features thousands of artifacts, paintings, and historical objects that illustrate the evolution of Paris.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
02. Arts & Crafts Museum
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Industrial Artworks Museum
Cost Paid
French Name
Musée des Arts et Métiers
This place is a prominent industrial design museum that showcases the history of technological innovation. Established in 1794, it features a collection inventions across various fields, including scientific instruments, transportation, and communication technologies.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
03. Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs Church
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs
This church dates back to the 12th century, with significant renovations and expansions occurring in the 15th and 17th centuries. It’s an example of Flamboyant Gothic architecture, characterized by its intricate details and soaring structures.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
04. Enfants Rouges Market
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Covered Food Market
Cost Free
French Name
Marché des Enfants Rouges
Established in 1615, it’s the oldest food market in Paris still in operation.
It’s open from Tuesday to Sunday, in the morning and afternoon.
Over the last years, it has evolved into a popular destination for food lovers, showcasing fresh produce, artisanal products, and ready-to-eat meals.
05. Hunting & Nature Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Hunting & Nature Museum
Cost Paid
French Name
Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
This private museum is dedicated to the themes of hunting and nature. Established in a historic mansion dating back to the 17th century, It features a diverse collection that explores the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world through art, artifacts, and historical narratives.
The exhibits include paintings, sculptures, and taxidermy, all highlighting the cultural significance of hunting and wildlife preservation.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
06. Picasso-Paris Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Picasso Museum
Cost Paid
French Name
Musée Picasso Paris
This museum houses one of the largest collections of works by the renowned artist Pablo Picasso, featuring over 5,000 pieces including paintings, sculptures, drawings, and ceramics.
It’s dedicated to showcasing Picasso’s artistic journey, from his early works to his later masterpieces. It’s located in The Hôtel Salé, an 17th-century mansion, provides a stunning backdrop for the collection, enhancing the visitor experience with its architectural beauty.
The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
07. Jewish Art & History Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Jewish Museum
Cost Paid
French Names
Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme
mahJ
It’s the largest museum in France dedicated to Jewish art and history. It showcases a rich collection that spans the history of Jewish communities in France, Europe, and the Maghreb, highlighting their artistic contributions and cultural heritage.
It features artifacts, artworks, and historical documents that narrate the Jewish experience from medieval times to the present.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
08. Cognacq-Jay Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Art Museum
Cost Free or Paid
French Name
Musée Cognacq-Jay
This museum is mainly dedicated to 18th-century art and decorative items. Established by Ernest Cognacq, the founder of the Samaritaine department store in Paris, the museum houses approximately 1,200 pieces, including paintings, sculptures, and furniture, reflecting the tastes and lifestyle of the Enlightenment era.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
09. Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Photo Exhibitions
Cost Paid
French Names
Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson
Fondation HCB
This foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the renowned French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson. It serves as a major photographic institution, showcasing his extensive body of work and promoting photography as an art form.
The foundation also organizes exhibitions, educational programs, and publications to foster appreciation for photography and its history.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
10. National Archives Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type State Archives Museum
Cost Free
French Names
Musée des Archives Nationales
Hôtel de Soubise
Hôtel de Rohan
This museum houses an extensive collection of documents that chronicle the history of France, including significant governmental records and historical manuscripts. It features both permanent and temporary exhibitions, showcasing important documents that provide insight into the evolution of French society.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
11. National Archives Garden
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Garden
Cost Free
French Names
Jardin des Archives Nationales
Jardin de l’Hôtel de Soubise
Jardin de l’Hôtel Rohan
A quiet green space with shrub-lined gravel paths & seasonal flowers, overlooked by elegant buildings.
It belongs to the National Archives Museum (see the previous section)
12. Passage Ancre
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Open-Air Passage
Cost Free
French Name
Passage de l’Ancre
This paved alley is lined with shops and offices and is known for its colorful facades adorned with flowers and climbing plants.
13. Passage Molière
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Open-Air Passage
Cost Free
French Name
Passage Molière
Another open-air passage known for its colorful facades.
