Tour in Paris

Hôtel de la Marine: Permanent Tour
4.8(850)
From $19
per person
Things to Do
Paris

Hôtel de la Marine: Permanent Tour

At a Glance

Type
Things to Do
Rating
4.8/5 (850)
Price
From $19/person
Meeting Point
2 Place de la Concorde
Fitness
Low - The tour is self-pa...

Highlights

  • Explore the 18th-century apartments of the Hôtel de la Marine

Tour Details

Classic Parisian luxury awaits you inside the Hôtel de la Marine. This self-guided tour includes access to the building's most interesting highlights, as well as an audio headset that illuminates the hôtel's history. As you roam the halls of the hôtel, which acted as the Ministry of the French Navy, you'll have the chance to visit the Salon d'Honneur, the loggia, all while learning about the former inhabitants of the building, including Marc-Antoine Thierry de Ville d’Avray – Intendant of the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne.

What Makes This Tour Special

The self-guided tour with audio headset allows visitors to explore at their own pace while accessing detailed stories about the building's architecture, furnishings, and historical occupants.
  • Explore one of Paris’s most iconic neoclassical buildings formerly restricted to government use.
  • Access to beautifully restored period rooms including the Salon d'Honneur and loggia.
  • Engaging audio commentary that enriches visitor understanding of French history and art.
  • Located in the heart of Place de la Concorde, offering stunning views and easy access.
  • An immersive experience combining architecture, history, and art in a single visit.

Historical Background

The Hôtel de la Marine is an 18th-century neoclassical building located on Place de la Concorde. Originally designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel, it served as the royal Garde-Meuble, responsible for the king’s furniture and art collections, before becoming the Ministry of the French Navy until 2015.

What's Included

  • Access to the Hôtel de la Marine
  • Access to the 19th-century lounges
  • Access to the loggia
  • The Confidant – a connected headset available in 9 languages (French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and Arabic)

Not Included

  • Access to the Al Thani collection

Is This Tour Worth It?

This things to do activity is highly rated at 4.8/5 across 850 reviews, priced from $19 per person.

Best For

FamiliesBudget travelers
Less ideal for: Wheelchair users

Pros

  • +Outstanding rating: 4.8/5
  • +4 items included
  • +Well-reviewed: 850 ratings
  • +Booked through Tiqets

Cons

  • -Cancellation policy not specified

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