Musée des Archives Nationales
Musée des Archives Nationales
4.5
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Neighbourhood: 3rd Arr. - Temple
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- Rambuteau • 5 min walk
- Hôtel de Ville • 7 min walk
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Nicolas C
Limassol City, Cyprus921 contributions
July 2021
The small gate leading to the Archives Nationales shows no indication of the magnificent Museum containing the National Archives of France, with a royal ambience all over, nor the secret gardens that open up once you pass the small indoors gate to the right.
Being in the busy area of Le Marais, this is not the kind of building you would expect. The fact that you can hear no noise whatsoever on the indoors area is impressive by itself.
The small indoors garden area is unique offering moments of piece and quiet especially if you are a solo traveller, without getting away from the centre.
Being in the busy area of Le Marais, this is not the kind of building you would expect. The fact that you can hear no noise whatsoever on the indoors area is impressive by itself.
The small indoors garden area is unique offering moments of piece and quiet especially if you are a solo traveller, without getting away from the centre.
Written 19 July 2021
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Traveler O
Washington DC, DC1,216 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
A fantastic museum delving into the history of writings, recorded writing, and French/European history in general. You can see the history of writing and record keeping in France and the European continent in the permanent exhibition on the ground floor. The floor above usually has rotating, temporary exhibits. As of this writing it's all about the royal family, namely King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, and their original correspondence-which is on display. The current temp exhibit displays these original writings along with an overview of the since lost Tuileries Palace which formerly stood by the Louvre (palace was burned and ruined during the Paris Commune in 1871). It's a great exhibit for those with good knowledge of then history of Paris or a fascination with the French Revolution. The museum normally closes from early July through mid to late August, so take note of visiting hours from the website itself. Entrance is free. Located in the Marais, it's a nice place to stopby if you have the time. Giftshop and bathrooms on site as well.
Written 16 July 2023
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ginsengNewYork
New York City, NY1,314 contributions
Mar 2022
Magnificent Mansion housing National French Archives.
If you are interested in history, do not miss this fascinating and free museum : it displays some amazing historical documents such as letters written by Joan of Arc, Marie Antoinette, Voltaire, Robespierre, etc, etc.
Documents are housed in display cases with explanations of their significance and the place they held in nearly 1400 years of French history. However, they do rotate as they are quite fragile.
The temporary exhibits are a lot of fun as well : We saw the Guerre Des Moutons exhibit on the importance of the merino sheep in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, and the competition between different countries in times when wool was supremaly important.
Don't miss the period rooms (the museum was formerly the Soubise Chateau)
nor the indoors gardens : the front royal courtyard or the gardens on the right side of the mansion offer delicious moments of peace savoured by Parisians who picnic there during sunny days !
If you are interested in history, do not miss this fascinating and free museum : it displays some amazing historical documents such as letters written by Joan of Arc, Marie Antoinette, Voltaire, Robespierre, etc, etc.
Documents are housed in display cases with explanations of their significance and the place they held in nearly 1400 years of French history. However, they do rotate as they are quite fragile.
The temporary exhibits are a lot of fun as well : We saw the Guerre Des Moutons exhibit on the importance of the merino sheep in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, and the competition between different countries in times when wool was supremaly important.
Don't miss the period rooms (the museum was formerly the Soubise Chateau)
nor the indoors gardens : the front royal courtyard or the gardens on the right side of the mansion offer delicious moments of peace savoured by Parisians who picnic there during sunny days !
Written 4 May 2022
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1girl_1passport
Vancouver, Canada1,287 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Hidden gem within the city. Budget-friendly activity.
Free Admission.
The Hôtel de Soubise was built for the Prince and Princess de Soubise on the site of a semi-fortified manor house named the Grand-Chantier built in 1375 for connétable Olivier de Clisson, that had formerly been a property of the Templars.[1]
Located at 58 rue des Archives, also houses the Hotel de Clisson which has two beautiful corbelled turrets.
The Gothic arch underneath was the main entrance.All date from the late fourteenth century, when Olivier de Clisson, who died in 1407, close to Charles V, had begun to settle there.In 1553 the hotel came into possession of the family of Guise.
Their house was the headquarters of the Catholic party during the Wars of Religion. It is perhaps there that the St.Bartholomew was prepared in 1572.
The hotel was then purchased by Soubise in 1700 and incorporated in all buildings. Since a Napoleonic decree of 1808, this residence has been the property of the State.
Nowadays it hosts the Musée des Archives Nationales and a part of the French National Archives.
Free Admission.
The Hôtel de Soubise was built for the Prince and Princess de Soubise on the site of a semi-fortified manor house named the Grand-Chantier built in 1375 for connétable Olivier de Clisson, that had formerly been a property of the Templars.[1]
Located at 58 rue des Archives, also houses the Hotel de Clisson which has two beautiful corbelled turrets.
The Gothic arch underneath was the main entrance.All date from the late fourteenth century, when Olivier de Clisson, who died in 1407, close to Charles V, had begun to settle there.In 1553 the hotel came into possession of the family of Guise.
Their house was the headquarters of the Catholic party during the Wars of Religion. It is perhaps there that the St.Bartholomew was prepared in 1572.
The hotel was then purchased by Soubise in 1700 and incorporated in all buildings. Since a Napoleonic decree of 1808, this residence has been the property of the State.
Nowadays it hosts the Musée des Archives Nationales and a part of the French National Archives.
Written 15 April 2022
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CK2000
New York City, NY300 contributions
Aug 2022
As we wandered through Le Marais, we passed by the National Archives. Entry is free and provided a little respite from the sunny day and a bathroom. Inside was an exhibit on various mediums to make records, from papyrus to paper to digital form.
Written 31 August 2022
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Chgo_biz_trvler
Chicago, IL31 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
Incredibly interesting and well displayed museum of documents highlighting French history. And did I mention free? Currently there's an exhibit on the day to day life of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette at Tuileries palace, where they went when forced out of Versailles. It is amazing because of the detail. Who knew that the Gard of Louis XVI had color-coded security badges indicating level of access to the King? Just like the US Secret Service. The permanent exhibits are great too, and the building alone is worth it. AND IN ENGLISH
Written 1 September 2023
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Jess M
2 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Come from the uk and this museum was recommend but the staff were horrendously rude. You are not even allowed to take pictures of inside. A staff followed us arround and as I tried to take pictures she shouted at me saying no pictures and pulled up a chair and started at me and my sister making us really uncomfortable. We went to the desk to say something and they said no nothing we can do you can leave so we just left.
Safe to say I will not be returning here again and will advise people not to bother.
Such a nice place ruined by rude people.
Safe to say I will not be returning here again and will advise people not to bother.
Such a nice place ruined by rude people.
Written 2 May 2024
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I visited this place🇫🇷🇺🇸🇬🇷🇨🇭🇬🇧
Israel35,015 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
This was a really surprisingly good understated and modest museum.
As everything in Paris/ amazing structure and architecture- both inside and out.
There were many historical old maps and many historical documents and many descriptions of stuff like that.
But the most amazing for me was stumbling into a model true-to-scale replica of the notorious Bastille prison. And then in the display glass next to that, I was thrilled and l stopped in my tracks to witness the original keys to the place. What a fantastic piece of history to see!!
In addition to photos of the model and the keys, I have about six other photos
As everything in Paris/ amazing structure and architecture- both inside and out.
There were many historical old maps and many historical documents and many descriptions of stuff like that.
But the most amazing for me was stumbling into a model true-to-scale replica of the notorious Bastille prison. And then in the display glass next to that, I was thrilled and l stopped in my tracks to witness the original keys to the place. What a fantastic piece of history to see!!
In addition to photos of the model and the keys, I have about six other photos
Written 22 January 2020
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sus67
London, UK269 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
If you want a piece of history, go - you get to see original documents e.g. documents written by Robespierre, letters from Jeanne d'Arc, and also a model of the Bastille built from the original stone! There was also an exhibition about religion and state, which was educational. Pro: free! Con: best if you know French...
Written 26 April 2024
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kitchenchemist
Clearwater, FL1,238 contributions
Apr 2013 • Solo
It was kinda neat seeing the huge seals of the big guys in French history. Seeing something signed by Francois I was really cool for me. Also, the few hotel rooms open for perusing were lovely. The man at reception wasn't very happy. And he didn't provide me with a museum guide. There was, however, a friendlier man nearby who was very generous with information about the hotel. There must be a museum guide/map, though, as the document display is set up in chronological order and numbered. Descriptions in French only. As I say in most of my attraction reviews, do research before visiting. Entrance is through the iron gates and courtyard, straight ahead. Check times before going. I believe I paid 4 euros for admission. You must go up a grand staircase to view exhibits. Also check out the lovely gardens on the side of the complex. If you found my review helpful, please click on "yes." Thanks.
Written 7 May 2013
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Richard E
Le Blanc, France
Bonjour,
concernant l'exposition sur le rouleau du procès des templiers, peut t-on acheter le billet sur place où doit t-il être commandé par internet. Merci
Written 20 November 2023
Is the entire building open to the public?
Written 7 May 2017
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