Museums to visit to learn about Paris history

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on September 28, 2023 at 11:52 a.m.
Paris wasn't built in a day, and if you'd like to discover the capital's rich history, we'll take you on a tour of the museums that help you explore the City of Light's past! Paris will no longer hold any secrets for you!

Paris has not stolen its title as the most beautiful capital in the world. Between the charm of its Haussmann buildings, its impressive monuments, and its neighborhoods that take us through all its eras, the City of Light has plenty to fascinate locals and tourists alike. And if Paris is rich in surprising anecdotes, the secrets revealed on our strolls often give us an insatiable thirst to learn more about the City of Light.

To find out all about Paris, from long before Lutetia to the present day, here are some museumsthat are just waiting to show you the ins and outs of the capital! Whether you're looking to delve into the heart of its history, or to immerse yourself in its mysterious backstage world, these cultural spots will satisfy your curiosity and offer you a new perspective on Paris and its surroundings. Whether you're a Parisian for a day or a lifetime, the City of Light will always surprise you!

So, are you ready to explore the capital like never before? Discover below the museums you need to visit to learn all about Paris! And if that's not enough for you, we've got plenty of anecdotes for you right here!

Musée des Égouts - IMG 4778Musée des Égouts - IMG 4778Musée des Égouts - IMG 4778Musée des Égouts - IMG 4778 The Musée des Égouts de Paris (Paris Sewers Museum): discover the underbelly of the capital
The Musée des Égouts de Paris is one of the capital's most cult and unusual experiences, where you can wander six feet underground in a slightly damp atmosphere! [Read more]

Les Catacombes de ParisLes Catacombes de ParisLes Catacombes de ParisLes Catacombes de Paris The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual visit to the bowels of the capital
Have you ever ventured into the Catacombs of Paris? Let's go and discover this creepy brown place, known to all but where most have never been. A fascinating and historic site, a guided tour of the Catacombs is well worth the detour, as well as keeping you cool on hot days. [Read more]

Musée Carnavalet rénové et repensé, les photos Musée Carnavalet rénové et repensé, les photos Musée Carnavalet rénové et repensé, les photos Musée Carnavalet rénové et repensé, les photos 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]

La Crypte archéologique de Paris sous Notre-Dame rouvre ses portesLa Crypte archéologique de Paris sous Notre-Dame rouvre ses portesLa Crypte archéologique de Paris sous Notre-Dame rouvre ses portesLa Crypte archéologique de Paris sous Notre-Dame rouvre ses portes The Paris archaeological crypt under Notre-Dame Cathedral
The archaeological crypt beneath the forecourt of Notre-Dame in Paris is a real step back in time. Here's what to expect when you visit. [Read more]

Le Musée de la LibérationLe Musée de la LibérationLe Musée de la LibérationLe Musée de la Libération 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]

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