Contained within two historic houses (hotels), the museum explores the history of Paris through objects in over 140 separate rooms.

Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December

Musée Carnavalet

Le Marais

Institut Tessin

The Cognacq-Jay museum houses the collection of 18th-century art amassed by Ernest Cognacq, founder of La Samaritaine department stores, and his wife Marie-Louise Jaÿ.

Musée Cognacq-Jay

Museum of Paris history; exhibitions are permanent and free. Renovated 2017–2021.