Thehistory of France is made up of inventions, art, technical and cultural innovations, discoveries, but also battles and wars. These ancient tales that have shaped the country, and these modern actions that continue to shape France's identity, are told in military museums set up all over Paris.
Musée de l'Armée, Musée de la Libération, Musée de la Grande Guerre, Musée de la Légion d'Honneur... All these places of history and knowledge cover different periods and aspects of the military world in France.
Enthusiasts and the curious will find plenty to satisfy their thirst for learning and understanding: these museums provide a better grasp of the country'shistory and geopolitical issues, past and present. They are also places that pay tribute to the combatants, soldiers and anonymous people who took part in the various conflicts that shook France. Studying war helps visitors better appreciate the peace we enjoy today.
These fascinating museums bring together history, knowledge and art to offer a different vision of the world, thearmy and France. So it's hardly surprising that you'll want to visit them!
The Great War Museum, an immersion in the heart of the First World War, in Meaux (77)
At the Musée de la Grande Guerre du Pays de Meaux in Meaux, you can immerse yourself in the daily lives of civilians and soldiers during the Great War of 14-18. A historical museum to discover with friends or family, to plunge into the heart of French History. [Read more]
The Musée de l'armée in Paris, a witness to military history in the heart of the Hôtel des Invalides
The Musée de l'Armée, located in the heart of the Hôtel des Invalides, takes us to the heart of military history through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. Find out more about this emblematic museum in Paris's 7th arrondissement. [Read more]
Hôtel national des Invalides: a landmark in France's military history
Located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, the Hôtel des Invalides is an impressive site that plunges us into France's military history. Three museums are housed here: the Museum of the Army, the Museum of the Order of the Liberation and the Museum of the Plans-Reliefs, as well as the tomb of Napoleon 1st, which lies beneath the Invalides dome. [Read more]
Musée national de la Marine in Paris: an art venue for learning and travelling at the Trocadero
The Musée National de la Marine invites you to discover the treasures and challenges of the sea through its permanent collections. Read the latest museum news and plan your next visit. [Read more]
Discover the free Legion of Honor Museum: a journey through the history of honors
Immerse yourself in the history of honors at the Musée de la Légion d'honneur et des ordres de chevalerie, housed in the magnificent Hôtel de Salm in Paris. [Read more]
The Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération (Museum of the Order of the Liberation) retraces the history of the French Resistance at Les Invalides.
Located in the heart of the Invalides building, the Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération, founded in 1970, is dedicated to the order created by General de Gaulle, and traces the career of those who fought for a free France in the face of Nazi occupation. [Read more]
The Musée de la Libération de Paris, a visit to the heart of the Resistance
Lovers of contemporary history will be delighted by the new Musée de la Libération de Paris - Musée du Général Leclerc - Musée Jean Moulin. Inaugurated in August 2019, it brings together works and other historical documents from the Musée du Général Leclerc, originally located above the Gare Montparnasse, as well as from Antoinette Sasse and the Fondation du Maréchal Leclerc de Hauteclocque. [Read more]
These museums regularly host exhibitions, meetings and special cultural events: a good reason to return throughout the year to enjoy this rich and varied program!
