The Hôtel de la Marine, located at 2 Place de la Concorde in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, has announced an exceptional closure on Saturday, October 24, 2026, amid the demonstrations planned in the capital. The monument is among the sites closed to the public. Visitors who had planned to explore this former royal palace during the Toussaint school holidays will therefore have to rethink their plans.
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It has to be said that the Hôtel de la Marine has plenty to offer heritage enthusiasts. Built in the 18th century, the building, designed by architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel, first housed the Crown’s Garde-Meuble, before becoming the headquarters of the Ministry of the Navy. Today, its intendants’ apartments, state rooms and loggia overlooking Place de la Concorde welcome visitors to a restored historic setting. All these treasures will remain out of reach this Saturday, as will the exhibition Animalia. Bestiary of the Al Thani Collection, on view from July 1, 2026, to January 10, 2027.
Usually open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Hôtel de la Marine will not be open to the public for tours on October 24. No additional closures have been announced at this stage for Sunday, October 25, but the situation could still change. Visitors who have already booked a ticket are advised to check the official Hôtel de la Marine website and its ticket office for information on any rescheduling or refund arrangements.
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Dates and Opening Time
On October 24, 2026
Location
Hôtel de la Marine
2 Place de la Concorde
75008 Paris 8
Route planner
Accessibility info
Access
M° Concorde (lines 1, 8 and 12)
October 24, 2026 demonstration: places that will be exceptionally closed this Saturday
