Ready for a detour into the past? For those who are passionate about history, get ready to take a real leap in time. If Paris is an open-air museum and presents many historical jewels, some places of the capital are more favourable than others to plunge you in the heart of thehistory of the City of Light. And they are not necessarily the most famous! Here are the most disconcerting spots in Paris for an immersion in the past.
Musée Carnavalet, Paris's oldest museum dedicated to the capital's history
The Musée Carnavalet invites you to discover the history of the capital. Discover what awaits you in Paris' oldest museum, which has the advantage of being free... [Read more]
The Maison Souquet and its undisclosed bar near Moulin Rouge
The former pleasure house from the Belle Epoque and transformed into a 5-star Hotel hides one of the most undisclosed bars in Paris and at the heart of its most crowded area: a quiet and serene setting where barmen reveal us cocktails that will delight all our senses. [Read more]
The Ennery Museum, an incredible and secret place close to the Arc de Triomphe
One of the capital's little secrets is the Musée d'Ennery, a delight for Asian art lovers. Nestling just off the world's most beautiful avenue, this museum, hidden away in a private mansion, takes us on a veritable journey back in time. [Read more]
19.20, the cocktail bar - restaurant of the Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales unveils its new cocktail and souvenir bar, named 19.20. A bar that pays tribute to the belle époque, with a host of surprises in store. A re-decorated patio, a unique Cognathèque, good French dishes sometimes forgotten and gourmet tea time await you. [Read more]
The Musée Gustave Moreau, the painter's timeless home and studio in Paris
The Musée Gustave Moreau is a confidential Parisian museum nestled in the 9th arrondissement, where you can visit the artist's apartment and studio, and admire his famous staircase and numerous works of the Symbolist movement. [Read more]
Victor Hugo's house in Paris, an artistic plunge into the world of the famous author
The Maison de Victor Hugo is tucked away on the Place des Vosges in the heart of Paris. This museum dedicated to France's most famous author lets us discover the apartment where the artist and his family lived. [Read more]
Père Lachaise, Paris's most mythical cemetery and the graves of famous personalities
The Père Lachaise cemetery is not only the largest cemetery in Paris, but also one of the most visited in the world. Whether for its history, its illustrious figures or even its legends, this place is a must-see in the capital. [Read more]
The Lutetia Arena, a Gallo-Roman amphitheater in the heart of Paris
Did you know the Arènes de Lutèce? This very well preserved Gallo-Roman amphitheater is located in the heart of the Arènes de Lutèce square in Paris and is a true symbol of the Parisian way of life! [Read more]
