Musée de La Poste, Paris

Name: Musée de La Poste
Address: 34 Boulevard de Vaugirard, Paris, 75015, France
Telephone: +33 1 42 79 24 24

#355 among attractions in Paris

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The Musée de La Poste is the museum of the French postal operator La Poste. It specialises in the postal history and philately of France. Opened in 1946, the museum has been located on two sites in Paris. The museum was closed for redevelopment from 2014 to November 2019. ()

Local name: L'Adresse Musée de La Poste Coordinates: 48°50'29"N, 2°19'2"E

Address

34 Boulevard de VaugirardVaugirard (Necker)Paris 75015 France

Contact

+33 1 42 79 24 24

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Musée de La Poste open?

Musée de La Poste is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
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 de La Poste?

Nearby attractions include Jardin Atlantique, Paris (4 min walk), Musée Jean Moulin, Paris (4 min walk), Musée Bourdelle, Paris (5 min walk), Musée du Montparnasse, Paris (6 min walk).

How to get to Musée de La Poste by public transport?

The nearest stations to Musée de La Poste:

Bus

Armorique - Musée Postal • Lines: 39, 91, 95, N12, N13, N61, N62, N63, N66 (2 min walk)
Armorique - Pasteur • Lines: 88 (4 min walk)

Train

Gare Montparnasse (4 min walk)
Gare Montparnasse 3 - Vaugirard (6 min walk)

Metro

Falguière • Lines: 12 (6 min walk)
Pasteur • Lines: 12, 6 (6 min walk)

Tram

Porte de Vanves • Lines: T3a (28 min walk)
Didot • Lines: T3a (28 min walk)