Musée Cognacq-Jay, Paris

Name: Musée Cognacq-Jay
Address: 8 Rue Elzevir, Paris, 75003, France
Telephone: +33 1 40 27 07 21

#220 among attractions in Paris

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Musée Cognacq-Jay is a museum located in the Hôtel Donon in the 3rd arrondissement at 8 rue Elzévir, Paris, France. It is open daily except Monday; admission is free. The nearest Metro stations are Saint-Paul and Chemin Vert. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1929 (95 years ago)Coordinates: 48°51'29"N, 2°21'42"E

Address

8 Rue ElzevirTemple (Les Archives)Paris 75003 France

Contact

+33 1 40 27 07 21

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Day trips

Musée Cognacq-Jay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Le Marais, Hôtel de Sully, Carnavalet Museum, Place des Vosges.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Musée Cognacq-Jay open?

Musée Cognacq-Jay is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Musée Cognacq-Jay?

Nearby attractions include Musée de la Serrure, Paris (2 min walk), Jardin des Rosiers – Joseph-Migneret, Paris (3 min walk), Bibliothèque historique de la ville de Paris, Paris (3 min walk), Hôtel de Lamoignon, Paris (3 min walk).

How to get to Musée Cognacq-Jay by public transport?

The nearest stations to Musée Cognacq-Jay:

Bus

Payenne • Lines: 29 (2 min walk)
Turenne - Saint-Gilles • Lines: 29 (3 min walk)

Metro

Saint-Paul • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Chemin Vert • Lines: 8 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (12 min walk)
Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (18 min walk)

Train

Châtelet - Les Halles (19 min walk)
Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (21 min walk)