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Musée des Archives nationales

Paris , France

Last verified: Oct 5, 2025 Source confidence: Medium Sources: Google

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Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Phone
01 40 27 60 96
Website
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Address
60 Rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75003 Paris, France

About this museum

Nestled in the historic Marais district, the Musée des Archives nationales occupies the stunning Hôtel de Soubise, a refined 18th - century palace that offers visitors a glimpse into France's rich documentary heritage. Its elegant rooms showcase meticulously preserved historical documents, royal manuscripts, and architectural splendor that rival more famous Parisian museums. Visitors can explore this hidden cultural treasure free of charge, wandering through ornate chambers that whisper centuries of national history.

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Free admission every day. We combine official or place-listing data with public cultural datasets when available, then flag pages that may need a fresh check before you travel.

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Visit notes

  • Free admission every day
  • Today: 2:00 - 5:30 PM -
  • Allow 2-3 hours
  • Verified Oct 5, 2025

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Free admission every day; confirm with the museum or map listing if plans are time-sensitive.

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2:00 - 5:30 PM -

Plan the route

60 Rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75003 Paris, France

Accessibility

Wheelchair access is reported for this venue.

Listing quality

  • 2 public sources linked
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  • 4.5 rating from 2,977 reviews

Opening hours

Monday10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday2:00 - 5:30 PM
Sunday2:00 - 5:30 PM

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