Museum Visit

Visit to the Hôtel de Soubise - National Archives Museum The Hôtel de Soubise, a jewel of Parisian heritage, now houses the National Archives Museum . This historic site offers visitors an immersion in 18th-century architecture as well as a valuable collection of national archives.…

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Visit to the Hôtel de Soubise - National Archives Museum

The Hôtel de Soubise, a jewel of Parisian heritage, now houses the National Archives Museum . This historic site offers visitors an immersion in 18th-century architecture as well as a valuable collection of national archives.

Opening Hours and Prices

  • Guided tours: - Saturdays: January 11, February 8, March 8, April 5, May 17, June 14, 2025. Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Mondays: January 13 and 27, February 3 and 10, March 24, April 7, May 5 and 19, June 2 and 23, 2025. Time: 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Price per person: €8

Description of the Location

The Hôtel de Soubise, famous for its magnificent architecture, invites you to discover several of its state rooms and salons, including the Princess's Room , a majestic room designed for receptions and courtly life at the French court.

The Princess's Salon is another highlight of the visit. This salon contains exceptional furniture, including a roll-top desk and a small writing table , both signed by the renowned cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener . The bed, on loan from the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, is adorned with the Rohan family crest , a symbol of the royal family. The salon also houses a double-sided Louis XV desk , an elegant piece of furniture that exemplifies the art of 18th-century furniture making.

Visiting the Hôtel de Soubise is like traveling through time and discovering treasures of French heritage, while exploring the archives that have shaped the country's history.

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Within the National Archives' historical center, the Museum of the History of France is housed in <strong>one of the most beautiful and largest mansions in the Marais district, the Palais Soubise</strong> . Built by Delamair starting in 1705 and decorated by Germain Boffrand, it retains a rich interior décor and some of the finest Rococo pieces. The <strong>gilded paneling, sculpted medallions, and painted panels</strong> are the work of leading 18th-century artists such as Boucher, Van Loo, Natoire, and Restout. <strong>Temporary exhibitions</strong> on historical themes showcase some of the major documents from the National Archives. The Hôtel de Soubise does not host private events.