Carnavalet Museum
Devoted to the history of Paris, this vast museum occupies two adjoining mansions overflowing with sculptures, furniture, paneling, and paintings. The main building, Hotel Carnavalet, was built as a townhouse in 1548 and was transformed by Francois Mansart during the mid-17th century.

Fun Facts

• The Hôtel Carnavalet is a Renaissance jewel that became the home of writer Madame de Sévigné in the mid-1600s.


• Inside the museum you can find an ancient recipe for frog-leg soup.

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Carnavalet Museum