Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris

"If it has to do with Parisian history, it's here. A fascinating hodgepodge of artifacts and art." Full review

"The first museum you should go to in Paris is this superb 140-room collection dedicated to the history of the city itself."

"If you enjoy history, but history tomes bore you, spend some time here for insight into Paris's past." Full review

"The entire history of Paris in an outstanding architectural ensemble."

"Highlights include the famous The Tennis Court Oath, Marcel Proust’s fully reconstructed bedroom, and a piece of the Bastille prison wall. " Full review

"Housed in two 16th century mansions, the Carnavalet Museum details Paris's history back to its earliest Neolithic roots." Full review

"Housed in two sumptuous mansions, the Hôtel Carnavalet and the Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau, the museum relates the story of Paris from prehistoric times to the modern era." Full review

"A mammoth’s molar; the chair in which Volatire died; Robespierre’s shaving dish." Full review

"A museum on the history of Paris, including a set of Napoleon's toiletries, Proust's room, and relics of the Revolution. " Full review

"This enormous museum, subtitled Histoire de Paris (History of Paris), is housed in two hôtels particuliers." Full review