Tour in Paris

Hôtel de la Marine: Al Thani Collection Temporary Exhibition
4.6(1,115)
From $14
per person
Museums & Art
Paris

Hôtel de la Marine: Al Thani Collection Temporary Exhibition

At a Glance

Type
Museums & Art
Rating
4.6/5 (1115)
Price
From $14/person
Meeting Point
2 Place de la Concorde
Fitness
Low - The visit involves...

Highlights

  • Tour the Hôtel de la Marine and visit the galleries

Tour Details

In the heart of Paris, Hôtel de la Marine has been a grand bystander to over 250 years of history in France's storied capital. An iconic monument on Place de la Concorde, built by royal architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel back in the late 18th century, it once housed priceless royal art & furniture, before becoming the headquarters of France’s navy ministry for most of its life. Only opened in 2021, you can now take a self-guided tour of this valuable cultural monument, exploring the stately reception rooms and taking in ornate fittings, exceptional chandeliers, and grandiose lounges with the aid of an audio guide.

What Makes This Tour Special

Visitors enjoy a self-guided tour enhanced by an innovative audio guide app featuring immersive storytelling, augmented reality, and detailed explanations of the reception rooms, furnishings, and decorative arts.
  • Access to a recently restored 18th-century royal monument rarely open to the public before 2021.
  • State-of-the-art multimedia guides offering a personalized educational experience.
  • Prime location on Place de la Concorde, one of Paris's most iconic squares.
  • Opportunity to see exquisite period interiors and original decorative elements.
  • Temporary exhibitions like the Al Thani Collection add unique cultural depth.

Historical Background

Hôtel de la Marine is an 18th-century neoclassical building located on Place de la Concorde in Paris. Designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel and completed in 1774, it originally served as the royal Garde-Meuble, housing the French crown's furniture and art collections before becoming the headquarters of the French Navy for over two centuries.

What's Included

  • Access to the Hôtel de la Marine
  • Access to the 19th-century lounges & the Loggia
  • Access to the exhibition galleries of the Al Thani Collection
  • The Confidant – audio guide

Not Included

  • Access to the Intendant’s Apartments

Is This Tour Worth It?

This museums & art activity is highly rated at 4.6/5 across 1115 reviews, priced from $14 per person.

Best For

FamiliesBudget travelers
Less ideal for: Wheelchair users

Pros

  • +Outstanding rating: 4.6/5
  • +4 items included
  • +Well-reviewed: 1115 ratings
  • +Booked through Tiqets

Cons

  • -Cancellation policy not specified

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