The collections of the Carnavalet Museum unfolds the history of Paris. This museum is housed in an exceptional Parisian 16th-century mansion located in Paris' hip Marais neighborhood. The strategic location of Carnavalet museum is at the 23, rue de Sévigneé in 3rd Arrondissement. The best way to reach this museum is by availing Saint-Paul, Chemin Vert metro. The museum is open to the general public from around 10.00 am to 5.40 pm. The museum remains closed on Mondays and public holidays. Other than tourists, many school groups come for educational tours in this museum. The museum is not only superb by its architectural note but it is also surrounded by charming courtyards and gardens.
Collections & Interiors of Carnavalet Museum
The museum looks like a luxury town house with an adjacent French center courtyard. This house was once owned by Madame de Sevigny. She was known for writing long letters to her daughter detailing the Parisian life of the late 17th century. She had written more than 1500 letters. The archives of Carnavalet museum features an excellent blend of old and new. The rooms used for displaying items have been recreated within the museum. The 18th century Louis XIV-style salon with gold-leaf paneling is one of the attractions of this museum.
The Art Deco with a decor of the 20th century ballroom in the Hotel de Wendel amazes the visitors with its elegance. There are almost
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140 rooms dedicated to the primitive artifacts originating from the Parisii tribe who once lived in Paris. Many souvenirs derived from the Revolution including the antique maps, Robespierre's last letter and paintings by famous artists are exhibited in these rooms. Most of the furnishings displayed were used by Marcel Proust, famous for his 'A Recherché du Temps Perdu'. The ceiling of this museum is painted by the French muralist Le Brun.
Beautiful gardens of Carnavalet Museum
The spectacular gardens surrounding this museum is also maintained in the classic 18th century French style. The trimmed boxwood hedges give the gardens a pleasant oasis like look amidst the bustling city of Paris. Travelers can also visit the nearby attractions like the Picasso Museum and the outstanding La Place des Vosges - 17th century town square.
Tourists can visit this museum from Tuesdays to Sundays from 10am to 5 40pm. This museum is closed on Mondays and other public holidays. Carnavalet Museum in Paris is visited by a huge number tourists to witness the interesting historical collections, paintings, sculptures, decorative arts and prints – all narrating the history of Paris ever since its origin to the contemporary times. Carnavalet museum is one of the city attractions that is considered as a must see site for the Paris travelers.
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