Disabled access
Disabled access

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Each year, Parisian museums and monuments endeavour to improve access to their sites for people with disabilities, with the aim of developing tailor-made tours by installing access ramps and lifts, providing wheelchairs, audio-guide systems, tactile areas or brochures in Braille, and even tours in sign language. In Paris, over a hundred sites are considered to have disabled access, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that they comply with the stricter requirements of the nationwide “Tourisme & Handicap” label, sole veritable guarantee of accessibility. It is also handy to know that in the majority of Parisian cultural sites, free admission is granted to persons with disabilities and their escorts on presentation of a valid certificate. Guided tours and specialist activities are also organized in some museums, although they need prior notice. And for those of you who prefer to make independent arrangements, associations can organize guided tours tailored to your particular disability.

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ARC DE TRIOMPHE

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Champs-Elysées/Louvre (PARIS 08)

History | Photography | Stamps | Medals | Textiles

Panoramic view, museum on the history of the monument. 2 viewpoint indicators at the top. Architects: Chalgrin, Joust, Blouet. Sculptors: Cortot, Rude, Etex, Pradier, Lemaire. On 11...

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Ile-de-France (SAINT-DENIS)

Stained-glass windows | Archaeology | Sculpture | History | Funerary art | Recumbent statues | Tombs

The royal basilica of Saint-Denis belonged to a prosperous and powerful abbey during the Middle Ages and was the first monumental masterpiece of gothic art. The royal necropolis...

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Champs-Elysées/Louvre (PARIS 08)

History | Architecture | Funerary art

Built at Louis XVIII's request, the "Chapelle Expiatoire" is dedicated to the memory of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette. It is located at the former place of a graveyard...

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Notre-Dame/Quartier Latin (PARIS 05)

Sculpture | History | Painting | Architecture | Funerary art | Tombs

Masterpiece by Soufflot (1713-1780) and former church, the Panthéon became the burial place for famous French personalities such as Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Victor Hugo, Emile...

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Marais/Les Halles (PARIS 04)

Design | Sculpture | Painting | Photography | Furniture | Book collections | Architecture | Drawings | Multimedia | Cinema | Life show | Music | Graphic arts | Town planning

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La Villette/Belleville/Canal Saint-Martin (PARIS 19)

Technology | Sciences | Industry

Located in the Parc de la Villette complex, the Cité presents a comprehensive panorama of science and technology: communication, the environment, health, astronomy, computer science,...

GREVIN

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Opéra/Grands boulevards (PARIS 09)

Costumes | Interior decoration | Wax models

Opened since 1882, the Musée Grévin features new celebrities each year. After six months of renovation works, 300 wax statues – 80 of which new – are now displayed among an...

MUSEE D'ORSAY

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Saint-Germain-des-Prés/Musée d'Orsay/Montparnasse (PARIS 07)

Sculpture | History | Painting | Photography | Decorative Arts | Furniture | Architecture | Objets d'art | Pastels

Renowned for its rich collection of impressionist art, the Musée d'Orsay also houses western art from 1848 to 1914. Its collections represent all forms of expression, from painting to...

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Tour Eiffel/Trocadéro (PARIS 16)

Archaeology | Ceramics | Everyday items | Frescoes | Curios | Illustrations | Earthenware | Porcelain | Wax models | Antiques | Coins | Traditional and popular crafts | Objets d'art | Oenology | Engravings

Located near to the Eiffel Tower in central Paris stands the "Musée du Vin". The cellars, formerly used by a religious order "Les Frères de l'Ordre des Minimes" in the 15th century,...

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Ile-de-France (LE BOURGET CEDEX)

History | Sciences | Models | Aeronautics | Objets d'art

The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace de l’Aéroport de Paris - Le Bourget is an exceptional place with a history closely linked to the beginning of aviation and with unique...

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Tour Eiffel/Trocadéro (PARIS 16)

Sculpture | History | Painting | Weapons | Book collections | Instruments | Fine Arts | Halls and rooms (other) | Reception halls

A naval adventure opposite the Eiffel Tower! Established in 1748, the Musée de la Marine is one of the two oldest and richest maritime museums in the world with its variety of...

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Ile-de-France (SAINT DENIS LA PLAINE CEDEX)

Photography | Medals | Video | Architecture | Multimedia | Models | Music | Posters | Curios | Instruments | Newspapers | Materials | Costumes | Relics | Trophies | Sport | Interactive | Films | Autographs

The vocation of the Stade de France is to organise maajor sporting events (football, rugby, athletics), and also concerts and shows. The Stade de France, designed by architects...

ABBAYE DE ROYAUMONT

Ile-de-France (ASNIERES SUR OISE)

Visit the Abbey of Royaumont (35km from Paris) Founded in 1228 by King Saint Louis, the abbey of Royaumont is the best preserved Abbey in the Ile de France. Opening 7 days a week, from...

BIBLIOTHEQUE NATIONALE DE FRANCE - SITE FRANCOIS MITTERRAND

Bercy/Tolbiac/Bois de Vincennes (PARIS 13)

Encyclopedic

Inaugurated in December 1996, the French National Library - architect D. Perrault - can accommodate 1,600 people. D. Perrault chose a resolutely modern architecture, using wood, glass...

CARTE A JOUER (MUSEE FRANCAIS DE LA)

Ile-de-France (ISSY LES MOULINEAUX)

The French museum devoted to playing cards in Issy les Moulineaux is the only one to be found in France. The story of playing cards is a universal one and concerns all civilizations....

CHATEAU DE THOIRY

Ile-de-France (THOIRY)

'Château de Thoiry en Yvelines' is situated around 40 km to the west of Paris and 25 km north of Versailles. Thoiry features the rare esoteric architecture of the Renaissance, and a...

EGLISE SAINT SEVERIN

Notre-Dame/Quartier Latin (PARIS 05)

Stained-glass windows | Stamps

XIIIth and XVth centuries church (superb example of gothic style). In the church tower, the older bell in Paris (XVth century). Inside: XVIIth century choir, wreathed pillar, XVIIth...

ENVIRONNEMENT (MAISON DE L' )

Ile-de-France (ISSY LES MOULINEAUX)

The Maison de l'Environnement is concerned with education, information and training in the field of ecology and replying to related questions from the public. It has a huge garden...

EXPLORADOME

Tour Eiffel/Trocadéro | Passy/Bois de Boulogne (PARIS 16)

Interactive

The Explor@dome is an interactive space created to discover Science, Art and Multimedia. Children from 6 to 14 feel at home there. Astonishing experiences take place there such as...

ILE DE FRANCE (MUSEE DE L')

Ile-de-France (SCEAUX)

Archaeology | History | Painting | Photography | Decorative Arts | Furniture | Ceramics | Documents | Earthenware | Porcelain

The Sceaux Castle was built in 1858 imitating Louis XIII period (brick and stone). It houses now the Museum of Ile-de-France and its collections of artistic, archeological patrimony....

LES ARTS DECORATIFS - MUSEE NISSIM DE CAMONDO

Champs-Elysées/Louvre (PARIS 08)

Sculpture | Painting | Decorative Arts | Furniture | Silver/Gold plate | Panelling | Porcelain

Renowned banker from Paris’ Belle Epoque, Moïse de Camondo passionately collected furniture and art objects from the French 18th century, reuniting an ensemble of rare quality. In...

LES JARDINS DE THOIRY

Ile-de-France (THOIRY)

'Château de Thoiry en Yvelines' is situated around 40 km to the west of Paris and 25 km north of Versailles. Thoiry features the rare esoteric architecture of the Renaissance, and a...

MAISON DE VICTOR HUGO

Marais/Les Halles (PARIS 04)

Sculpture | History | Painting | Decorative Arts | Furniture | Literature | Fine Arts

Victor Hugo lived on the second floor of the Hôtel de Rohan-Guéménée from 1832 to 1848. He wrote some of his major works there : Marie Tudor, Ruy Blas, Les Burgraves, Les Chants...

MUSEE BOUILHET-CHRISTOFLE - MUSEE D'ORFEVRERIE

Ile-de-France (Saint-Denis)

Decorative Arts | Technology | Industry | Silver/Gold plate

Goldsmith's arts museum. More than 2000 goldsmith's items illustrate the history of Christofle, the techniques that are used, the decorative arts and table setting arts evolution...

MUSEE D'ART ET D'HISTOIRE DU JUDAISME

Marais/Les Halles | République/Bastille (PARIS 03)

Sculpture | Painting | Photography | Furniture | Textiles | Religious items | Gravestones | Everyday items | Models | Posters | Lithographs | Engravings | Newspapers | Costumes | Jewellery

Located in the Marais district, in the Saint-Aignan mansion house (1650), it relates the historical evolution of the Jewish communities of France, Europe and North Africa, from the...

MUSEE DE LA POUPEE - PARIS

Marais/Les Halles (PARIS 03)

Decorative Arts | Textiles | Fashion accessories | Toys | Dolls

Permanent collection of over 500 French dolls from 1800 to the present day in historical sets with furniture, accessories, miniature toys. Temporary exhibitions of collectors' dolls...

MUSEE DE L'EROTISME

Montmartre/Pigalle/Trinité (PARIS 18)

Jewellery | Sculpture | Painting | Photography | Decorative Arts | Furniture | Graphic arts | Objets d'art

A singular place, devoted to erotic art in all its forms: paintings, sculpture, graphic art, objets d'art, furniture. The permanent collections comprise over 2 000 pieces originating...

MUSEE DES ANNEES 30 / ESPACE LANDOWSKI

Ile-de-France (Boulogne-Billancourt)

Sculpture | Painting | Furniture

Some 800 sculptures, 2,000 paintings, as well as decorative objects, furniture, ceramics and also models of town houses and buildings of the 1930s are grouped together in an area of...

MUSEE DES ARTS ET METIERS

Marais/Les Halles (PARIS 03)

History | Photography | Technology | Sciences | Industry | Textiles

The "Arts et Métiers" museum, was created in 1794 and located in the Abbey of Saint-Martin-des-Champs. A total surface of 10,000sqm : 6,000sqm is devoted to...

MUSEE DU LOUVRE

MUSEE DU LOUVRE

Champs-Elysées/Musée du Louvre (PARIS 01)

Jewellery | Archaeology | Sculpture | Painting | Decorative Arts | Furniture | Antiques | Islamic arts | Graphic arts | Objets d'art

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MUSEE EN HERBE

Tour Eiffel/Trocadéro | Passy/Bois de Boulogne (PARIS 16)

Painting

Temporary exhibitions and special animations present the museums collections to children.

MUSEE MAILLOL / FONDATION DINA VIERNY

Saint-Germain-des-Prés/Musée d'Orsay/Montparnasse (PARIS 07)

Sculpture | Painting | Photography | Decorative Arts | Textiles | Ceramics | Drawings | Tapestries | Engravings

The work of Maillol : drawings, engravings, paintings, sculptures, decorative art, original plasters. Private collection of Mrs Dina Vierny : French naïve art, paintings by Matisse,...

MUSEE NATIONAL DU CHATEAU DE FONTAINEBLEAU

Ile-de-France (FONTAINEBLEAU)

History | Painting | Decorative Arts | Furniture | Panelling

From François I to Napoleon III, Fontainebleau Castle used to be one of the French sovereigns' favourite residences. The Castle houses a superb collection of paintings, stucco...

MUSEE RODIN

Saint-Germain-des-Prés/Musée d'Orsay/Montparnasse (PARIS 07)

Sculpture | Painting

Works and collections by French sculptor Auguste Rodin exhibited in a private mansion of the 18th century. Architects : Auber, Gabriel (1729-1731). Works by French sculptress Camille...

MUSEUM NATIONAL D'HISTOIRE NATURELLE - GALERIE DE MINERALOGIE/GEOLOGIE

Notre-Dame/Quartier Latin (PARIS 05)

Jewellery | Minerals | Gems | Natural science

One of the oldest and most prestigious mineralogy collections in the world dating back to the 17th century. Gems, crystals, precious minerals, art objects...exhibited in the 'Treasure'...

MUSEUM NATIONAL D'HISTOIRE NATURELLE - GALERIES DE PALEONTOLOGIE ET D'ANATOMIE COMPAREE

Notre-Dame/Quartier Latin (PARIS 05)

Fossils | Natural science | Skeletons

MUSEUM NATIONAL D'HISTOIRE NATURELLE - GRANDE GALERIE DE L'EVOLUTION

Notre-Dame/Quartier Latin (PARIS 05)

Sciences | Stuffed animals | Evolution

The rich collections in the Grand Evolution Gallery originally derive from the former Zoology Gallery, inaugurated in 1889, and are now displayed in a contemporary and exciting...

SAINT-JOSEPH ARTISAN

La Villette/Belleville/Canal Saint-Martin (PARIS 10)

TOUR EIFFEL

Tour Eiffel/Trocadéro (PARIS 07)

History | Technology | Industry | Architecture | Monumental art

One of the most famous monuments in the world (324 metres, 10,100 tonnes), the Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889 for the World Fair, where it was the star...