Nuit des musées 2024: an unusual free tour of the Paris Sewers Museum

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis, Caroline de Sortiraparis · Photos by Lucas de Sortiraparis · Published on April 10th, 2024 at 01:09 p.m.
This spring, Nuit des Musées is also celebrated at the Musée des Égouts de Paris. Join us on Saturday, May 18, 2024 for several free, immersive tours of this unusual Parisian landmark!

Ever heard of the Musée des Égouts de Paris? Created in 1975, this unusual museum takes us into the bowels of the capital, for an unusual journey through 500 meters of underground galleries. An adventure to be enjoyed at night during the month of May!

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Nuit des Musées, the must-attend cultural event in Paris, returns on Saturday, May 18, 2024. For one evening, take advantage of the most beautiful museums in France, particularly in Paris and the surrounding region. Now's the time to plan your itinerary and choose from some of the finest programs on offer. [Read more]

So the Musée des Égouts de Paris is taking part in the new Nuit des Musées, not to be missed this Saturday, May 18, 2024. On the program? Free , immersive tours of the museum by night. An opportunity to find out more about this place that encourages discovery of the close relationship between the top and bottom of the city.

As soon as you enter the underground section, you'll find your way around the area and discover an immersive museum beneath your feet. Visitors are immersed in the essential work of cleaning and maintaining sewers, then learn about the challenges of water regulation and treatment to protect the environment and the river, while walking above working sewers.

Throughout the visit, visitors can also discover the museographical tour, models, interactive educational animations and multimedia, to better understand the major challenges of Parisian sanitation from yesterday to tomorrow.

Here is the program for the evening:

  • Visit the Paris Sewer Museum
    Saturday, May 18, 5:00 p.m.

    Visit the Paris Sewer Museum



An original tour not to be missed!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On May 18th, 2024

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    Location

    Pont de l'Alma
    75007 Paris 7

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    musee-egouts.paris.fr

    More information
    Free admission subject to site capacity

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