Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, Paris

Name: Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
Address: 1 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, Paris, 75116, France
Telephone: +33 1 58 51 52 00

#267 among attractions in Paris

Museum, Art museum, Architecture

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Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, Paris

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Facts and practical information

The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is a museum of architecture and monumental sculpture located in the Palais de Chaillot, in Paris, France. Its permanent collection is also known as Musée des Monuments Français. It was established in 1879 by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. The museum was renovated in 2007 and covers 9,000 square meters of gallery space. Alongside temporary exhibitions, it is made of three permanent exhibits : ()

Local name: Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine Coordinates: 48°51'46"N, 2°17'20"E

Address

1 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 NovembrePassy (Muette)Paris 75116 France

Contact

+33 1 58 51 52 00

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine open?

Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is open:

Monday 11 am - 7 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 7 pm
Thursday 11 am - 9 pm
Friday 11 am - 7 pm
Saturday 11 am - 7 pm
Sunday 11 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine?

Nearby attractions include Musée de la Cinémathèque, Paris (1 min walk), Théâtre national de Chaillot, Paris (1 min walk), Musée national des Monuments Français, Paris (2 min walk), Palais de Chaillot, Paris (2 min walk).

How to get to Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine:

Bus

Trocadéro • Lines: 22, 30, 32, 63, Bleue, N53, rouge (2 min walk)
Albert de Mun • Lines: 30, 32, 63 (3 min walk)

Metro

Trocadéro • Lines: 6, 9 (3 min walk)
Iéna • Lines: 9 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Tour-Eiffel • Lines: Batobus (8 min walk)
Beaugrenelle • Lines: Batobus (26 min walk)

Train

Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel (11 min walk)
Boulainvilliers (20 min walk)