Architecture and Heritage City (Cite de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine) Tours
Across the River Seine from the Eiffel Tower, Architecture and Heritage City (Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine) is a museum dedicated to monumental sculpture and architecture. The permanent collection here features a mix of scaled-down models of important structures, along with casts of sculptures and architectural features from famous monuments.
The Basics
Dating back to 1882, this museum is among the oldest dedicated to preserving architectural heritage. It has a solid permanent collection of architecture-related pieces, including a collection of murals and a gallery featuring both pre-20th-century architectural elements and stained-glass windows. The Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Architecture focuses on building design from the Industrial Revolution onward, and the museum has a large public library with around 43,500 books along with audiovisual material.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, right across the River Seine from the Eiffel Tower. The nearest metro station is Trocadéro, on lines 6 and 9. Buses 22, 30, 32, 63, and 82 also stop nearby.
When to Get There
The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is open every day except Tuesdays from late morning until evening, with extended hours on Thursdays. It's open on most public holidays, except for Christmas, New Year's Day, and May 1. Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
L'École de Chaillot
Situated inside the museum's grounds, the École de Chaillot offers advanced education for architects with a focus on the restoration and preservation of monuments. Here, professionals can learn the ins and outs of how to best preserve historic sites while maintaining the sites’ historical accuracy and structural integrity.
The Basics
Dating back to 1882, this museum is among the oldest dedicated to preserving architectural heritage. It has a solid permanent collection of architecture-related pieces, including a collection of murals and a gallery featuring both pre-20th-century architectural elements and stained-glass windows. The Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Architecture focuses on building design from the Industrial Revolution onward, and the museum has a large public library with around 43,500 books along with audiovisual material.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is a must-visit for anyone interested in architecture.
- Children under 18 (and EU nationals under 25) get in for free.
- Audiovisual guides are included in the price of tickets and are available in French and English.
- Wheelchair-accessible arrangements can be made with advance notice.
How to Get There
The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, right across the River Seine from the Eiffel Tower. The nearest metro station is Trocadéro, on lines 6 and 9. Buses 22, 30, 32, 63, and 82 also stop nearby.
When to Get There
The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is open every day except Tuesdays from late morning until evening, with extended hours on Thursdays. It's open on most public holidays, except for Christmas, New Year's Day, and May 1. Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
L'École de Chaillot
Situated inside the museum's grounds, the École de Chaillot offers advanced education for architects with a focus on the restoration and preservation of monuments. Here, professionals can learn the ins and outs of how to best preserve historic sites while maintaining the sites’ historical accuracy and structural integrity.
Address: 1 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, Paris 75116, France
Admission: Varies
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See 30 Plus Top Paris Sights with a Fun Guide
Leave your map behind and follow me, your English showman, who will take you on exploration of 30+ top Paris’ sights. You will hear about and possibly meet some the legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Included in the tour, we will take in the incredible Eiffel Tower, a lively stroll through old Montmartre where Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso once lived, then upwards to the Sacre-Coeur for the best panoramic view of the City of Light. The show continues down with a view of the Champs élysées and the majestic Arc de Triomphe and not forgetting the Moulin Rouge we will experience a beautiful slice of French culture in the latin quater where you can pick up a snack (not included) from a nearby street market filled with patisseries. After that it's back on the trail. The English have over a 1000 years of experience in annoying the French, so I will be able to give you my personal insight on how to avoid certain embarrassing mis-understandings. Making this a super original experience.
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Leave your map behind and follow me, your English showman, who will take you on exploration of 10+ top Paris’ sights. You will hear about and possibly meet some the legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Included in the tour, we will take in the incredible Eiffel Tower, a lively stroll through old Montmartre where Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso once lived, then upwards to the Sacre-Coeur for the best panoramic view of the City of Light. The show continues down with a view of the Champs élysées and the majestic Arc de Triomphe and not forgetting the Moulin Rouge we will experience a beautiful slice of French culture, where you can pick up a snack (not included) from a nearby street vendor filled with patisseries. After that it's back on the trail. The English have over a 1000 years of experience in annoying the French, so I and my co-hosts will be able to give our personal insights on how to avoid certain embarrassing misunderstandings, making this a super original experience.
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See 30+ Top Sights Paris Tour, Fun Guide + Wine Tasting Experience
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Paris City Pass: Free admission & public transport
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