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 Musée d'Ennery, an incredible secret location a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
Among the capital's little secrets, the Musée d'Ennery is sure to delight lovers of Asian art. Nestled 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]



La maison de Victor Hugo à Paris, une immersion artistique dans l'univers du célèbre écrivain français
La Maison de Victor Hugo is hidden in Place des Vosges, in the heart of Paris. This museum dedicated to the most famous of French authors lets visitors step into the apartment where the artist and his family lived, as well as into his artistic universe. [Read more]



Père Lachaise, Paris's most mythical cemetery and the graves of famous personalities
The Père Lachaise Cemetery is Paris’s largest burial ground and one of the most visited sites in the world. Whether you’re drawn by its history, its famous residents, or its legends, this is an essential stop for anyone visiting the capital. [Read more]



Les Arènes de Lutèce, a Gallo-Roman amphitheatre in the heart of Paris
Did you know about the Arènes de Lutèce? This well-preserved Gallo-Roman amphitheatre, located in the heart of the Arènes de Lutèce square in Paris, is a true symbol of Parisian art de vivre! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
Starts August 17, 2020















