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Original Museums of Paris
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Discover a selection of Parisian museums, famous or little-known, to explore history, art, science and curiosity in all their forms.
Each place tells a different story of the capital and invites you to a unique visit, combining heritage and discovery.
Atelier des Lumières
Museum
A former foundry transformed into an immersive space, the Atelier des Lumières projects monumental works of art onto the walls, floor and ceiling.
Each exhibition immerses the visitor in a spectacular visual and sound experience, where painting, music and movement meet.
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Citéco | Cité de l'Économie
Museum
Housed in the Hôtel Gaillard, a neo-Renaissance style urban castle, the Cité de l'Économie is a modern museum dedicated to the discovery of major economic principles.
Classified as a historical monument, the site combines heritage and innovation through interactive experiences: ticket creation, negotiation games, object scanning and an impressive vault.
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Fondation Cherqui
Museum
Housed in a former warehouse at Porte de Pantin, the Cherqui Foundation brings together an impressive collection of contemporary art and light sculptures.
The venue is distinguished by its immersive atmosphere, blending kinetic art, design and lighting effects. Each visit is a unique sensory experience.
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Hôtel de la Marine
Museum
Located on the Place de la Concorde, the Hôtel de la Marine is a jewel of Parisian heritage.
This former headquarters of the Royal Furniture Repository reveals its restored salons, 18th-century decor, and temporary exhibitions that retrace the history of this iconic location. The view overlooking the square is a spectacle in itself.
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La Maison Elysée
Museum
Located opposite the Élysée Palace, the Maison Élysée offers a glimpse behind the scenes of the French presidency. This small, free museum retraces the history of the palace through an immersive film and a collection of official objects: furniture, ceremonial tableware, diplomatic gifts, and pieces showcasing French craftsmanship.
The short but refined visit highlights the symbols and traditions of the Republic. A boutique extends the experience with handcrafted creations, while an elegant café offers desserts and pastries inspired by the kitchens of the Élysée Palace, in a cozy and welcoming setting.
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Les Pavillons de Bercy - Musée des Arts Forains
Museum
This timeless place brings together antique carousels, fairground attractions, costumes and objects from the show.
Visiting the Pavillon de Bercy is like stepping back into the atmosphere of old-time festivals, amidst carousels and mechanical organs.
Visits are by reservation only, and often include entertainment and music.
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Musée Banksy - Paris
Museum
In a former warehouse in the 9th arrondissement, the Banksy Museum – The World of Banksy – immerses visitors in the universe of the most famous contemporary street artist. Spanning over 1,200 square meters, around one hundred works are on display, including life-size wall reproductions and canvases from private collections.
Each space recreates the unique atmosphere of the walls of London, Bethlehem, or New York, offering an experience that is both artistic and politically engaged. The venue also houses a reconstruction of the Walled Off Hotel, conceived by Banksy in Bethlehem, a powerful symbol of his perspective on the world.
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The 20 places of the trip
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Workshop of Lights
Citéco | City of Economics
Cherqui Foundation
Naval Hotel
The Elysée Palace
The Pavilions of Bercy - Museum of Fairground Arts
Banksy Museum - Paris
Curie Museum
Ennery Museum
Museum of the History of Medicine
Museum of Magic
Postal Museum
Museum of Automata
Paris Sewer Museum
Museum of Relief Maps
Gustave Moreau Museum
Jacquemart-André Museum
Zadkine Museum
Rex Studios
Science Experiences Paris