Palais de la Légion d'Honneur, Paris

Name: Palais de la Légion d'Honneur
Address: 2 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, Paris, 75007, France
Telephone: +33 1 40 62 84 25

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Facts and practical information

The Palais de la Légion d'honneur is a historic building on the Left Bank of the River Seine in Paris, France. It houses the Musée de la Légion d'honneur and is the seat of the Légion d'honneur, the highest French order of merit. ()

Local name: Palais de la Légion d'honneur Coordinates: 48°51'37"N, 2°19'26"E

Address

2 Rue de la Légion d'HonneurPalais-Bourbon (Invalides)Paris 75007 France

Contact

+33 1 40 62 84 25

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Palais de la Légion d'Honneur open?

Palais de la Légion d'Honneur is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 1 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 1 pm - 6 pm
Friday 1 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 1 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Palais de la Légion d'Honneur?

Nearby attractions include Musée de la Légion d'honneur, Paris (1 min walk), Rue de Solférino, Paris (2 min walk), Quai Anatole-France, Paris (2 min walk), Passerelle Léopold-Sédar-Senghor, Paris (3 min walk).

How to get to Palais de la Légion d'Honneur by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palais de la Légion d'Honneur:

Bus

Musée d'Orsay • Lines: 68, 69, 73 (2 min walk)
Lille - Université • Lines: 63, 73, 83, 84, 87, 94 (3 min walk)

Train

Musée d'Orsay (3 min walk)
Invalides (13 min walk)

Ferry

Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (4 min walk)
Louvre • Lines: Batobus (9 min walk)

Metro

Solférino • Lines: 12 (4 min walk)
Assemblée Nationale • Lines: 12 (4 min walk)